Hackers have a range of motives for the cyberattacks they pull off. Understanding more about those motives could help stop web defacements.

Putting edible tags made of proteins on pills could help fight back against counterfeit drugs, which claim thousands of lives each year.

"...the ones causing the most damage are loose groups of individuals who come together to do one thing, do it really well... then disappear."

Electronic pills with built-in sensors could give doctors a better picture of your health, but they also come with privacy concerns, researchers say.

Smart cars are vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches, some of which could even be lethal. Companies need to catch up to protect consumers, researchers say.

Lenses made of a special type of plastic could lower the cost of infrared imaging for use in home security, fire protection, and autonomous vehicles.

Virtual assistants like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant are vulnerable to hijacking via "Light Commands" with as little as a regular laser pointer.

Malicious users could use a site called GEDmatch to get your genetic identity and use it to impersonate family.

Companies that are more open about their cybersecurity risk management efforts fare better with investors than companies that keep things close to the vest.

"We provide online service, app, and content providers with detailed information about our whereabouts, our thoughts, our feelings, our moods, and our life patterns."