Report links ransomware gangs to Russian intelligence
Security researchers say they've found ties between major ransomware gangs and Russian intel agencies.
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Increased screen time causing eye problems in kids
Children have spent too much time looking at screens during the COVID pandemic, leading to eye issues such as nearsightedness. Nikki Battiste reports.
Hackers steal $600 million — then have second thoughts
Digital currency theft is thought to be one of the biggest ever, though the thieves have returned much of the loot.
New York Times tech workers stop work in escalating union fight
Developers and designers say the media company is resisting what would be the largest tech workers' union in the U.S.
Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has once again been suspended from Twitter for sharing misinformation about COVID-19. Her account will be locked for seven days, according to Twitter.
Cargo ship takes off on flight to space station
The Cygnus supply ship is making Northrop Grumman's 16th supply run to the space station.
Facebook bans ad firm behind campaign to smear COVID vaccines
An ad firm paid social media influencers to post misleading claims about Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, Facebook said.
Tennessee Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Shutdown of factory that employs 6,700 people is among the longest at any big U.S. auto plant since the semiconductor shortage started.
Slim down your budget with a subscription cleanse
Even just a handful of subscriptions can add up. Here's how to delete these recurring charges from your budget.
Clearing the heavens of space junk
The amount of debris in low Earth orbit has increased tremendously, putting satellites and the International Space Station in danger of colliding with even the tiniest bits of space junk.
Clearing the heavens of space junk
The amount of debris in low-Earth orbit has increased tremendously, putting satellites and the International Space Station in danger of colliding with even the tiniest bits of space junk. Correspondent David Pogue explores how companies are working to create ways to clean up space before disaster happens.
NASA's Mars rover fails to collect rock sample
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover team is troubleshooting a failed sample collection. Images show a borehole where the rover tried to sample a dried-up Martian lakebed, looking for possible signs of past microbial life.
Apple unveils new child safety feature
Apple announced the rollout of a new feature that's both winning praise and raising concerns. The tool will scan photos and text messages on Apple devices, looking for known images of child sex abuse. Tom Hanson looks at both the benefits and the privacy issues raised by the new technology.
WH officials talk cybercrime at conference
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and CISA director Jen Easterly laid out the federal government's plan to tackle the recent uptick in ransomware attacks earlier this week. The two were keynote speakers at the annual Black Hat USA cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency under special visa
"Investor Plus" visa lets new residents "bring your car, boat and household items to New Zealand, free of customs charges."
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DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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El-Sayed asks fellow Democrat Stevens not to attend final campaign events
Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
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Iran's supreme leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
