A series of ransomware attacks on the House of Representatives leads US Congress to ban members from using Yahoo Mail, according to a leaked email.

Telephone and broadband provider Talktalk saw profits more than halve following a hack attack on its systems last October.

Young offenders who film or photograph their crimes in order to post them on social media could face tougher punishments under new proposals.

An early test of Hyperloop – a proposed high-speed transport system – accelerates a sled to 116 mph (187km/h) in 1.1 seconds.

From Harrier jet to Citroen car – the technology that appeals to Sir James Dyson

Google announces plans to ban ads from so-called payday lenders, in a move the company hopes will limit what it calls a “harmful” industry.