Cyber-attacks and hacking: what you need to know

Philip Hammond has announced a £2bn investment into UK cybersecurity. But what exactly does that cover? Can you have cybercrime without hacking? And could your kitchen appliance turn against you? The chancellor, Phillip Hammond, has announced a £1.9bn investment in Britain's cybersecurity strategy. The money is to be used to protect the country from hacking attacks on all fronts, from opportunistic raids on individuals and businesses to focused cyberwar led by state-run teams. Hammond has prom...