NSA warns of new "Sandworm" cyberattacks by Russia-backed hackers
The "Sandworm" hacking team has been exploiting a serious flaw in commonly used email software to obtain "any attacker's dream access," the NSA said.
Cybersecurity
How child abusers and other criminals are exploiting COVID-19 realities
"There is no doubt that with more children online, we need to work harder to protect those children," National Crime Agency boss says.
Hackers may be using viral senior photo Facebook posts against you
"Once your data is in the wild, it stays in the wild and can be used by any number of unscrupulous characters," said CNET's Dan Patterson.
Nevada Democrats to caucus workers: "Don't make early dinner plans"
CBS News obtained the Nevada Democratic Party's caucus worker tech plan to replace the Shadow app and it's pretty much just a Google Doc loaded onto an iPad.
U.S. charges 4 members of Chinese military for massive Equifax hack
"This was one of the largest data breaches in history," Attorney General William Barr said at a press conference.
NSA identifies "critical vulnerability" in Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft released its patch on Tuesday.
Russians hacked Ukrainian firm connected to impeachment
The U.S. cybersecurity firm that discovered the breach said it could be an "early warning" of similar efforts to influence the upcoming presidential election.
Wawa says data breach affected "potentially all" locations
The breach exposed customers' credit and debit card numbers, as well as expiration dates and cardholder names.
Ransomware attacks hit 4 U.S. cities this month
Florida, New Orleans and California faced cyberattacks that crippled some city government systems in December.
Senators want TikTok investigated for "national security risks"
The senators say TikTok "is a potential counterintelligence threat we cannot ignore"
Cybercriminals are doing big business in the gaming chat app Discord
Why use the dark web when you can use Discord? Hackers are using the startup's technology to sell everything from allegedly hacked American Express accounts to forged currency and malware
DNC warns 2020 Democratic campaigns to avoid Russian-made FaceApp
Artificial face-aging app has exploded in popularity, but given tech experts' concerns over privacy, DNC says "benefits of avoiding the app outweigh the risks"
Florida city to pay hackers big ransom for seized computer systems
Lake City to fork out $460,000 to retake email and other servers in 2nd ransomware payout by a Florida city in a week
Your old tax returns could be on sale for $1.04
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web
Dating apps expose lovebirds to scams and hackers
Mobile apps have transformed the dating experience but they can also expose sensitive information to fraudsters
Hackers are stealing medical records – and selling them on the dark web
How easy is it for criminals to get hold of these patient files? It only took a few seconds
Hacker confesses to stealing data from German leader, other politicians
Officials said the hacker leaked the data because he was "annoyed" by some of the victims' public statements
Hack exposes German politicians' data, but spares far-right party
Data from hundreds of officials reportedly includes cellphone numbers, addresses, party communications, bills and credit card details
Experts: Don't send sensitive info on Facebook Messenger
"I would not trust Facebook with any of my information in a million years," one cybersecurity expert told CBS News
Hacking group "Charming Kitten" targets nuclear experts and Treasury officials
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
Chinese hackers behind Marriott data breach?
Reuters report says, hackers left clues suggesting they may have been working for Chinese intelligence
Quora data breach exposes 100 million users' personal info
Information sharing website says it detected "unauthorized access" to one of its systems "by a malicious third party"
Marriott data breach: 5 steps to protect yourself after the hack
Experts recommend taking these 5 steps to safeguard your finances after Marriott disclosed the massive breach
Marriott data breach may expose 500 million guests
Hotel chain says hack may have compromised people's names, phone numbers and passport numbers
Google Plus shutting down after user data exposed
Maybe even worse: Google executives chose not to disclose the data-security debacle when it was uncovered last March
Technology
Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
India bans TikTok, dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
TikTok, a video-sharing platform that has been downloaded 611 million times in India, is among the apps targeted as the Asian giants feud.
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech.
Facebook to label rule-breaking posts after advertisers flee
The company will leave up "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules but will label them, it said.
Microsoft permanently closing nearly all of its global stores
Software giant will shutter most of its 83 worldwide stores as sales increasingly shift online.
California approves first-of-its-kind rule on electric trucks, vans
The American Lung Association's State of the Air report for 2020 said seven of the 10 most ozone-polluted cities in the U.S. are in California.
The world's fastest supercomputer is hunting for coronavirus cures
Japan's "Fugaku" has just unseated an American rival as the world's fastest digital brain, but for its creators, being "useful" came before coming first.
Trump says visa halt could open up 500,000 jobs. Really?
The H-1B and H-2B visa debate raises questions about the U.S. workforce and how companies use the system to fill jobs.
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"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Border apprehensions rose in June, despite expulsions policy
Border officials have carried out more than 70,000 expulsions of migrants under an emergency coronavirus order.
Expert sees "new level of repression" in Russian journalist's arrest
Many see detention of former defense reporter Ivan Safronov as the latest example of the Putin regime's efforts to silence independent journalists.
COVID-weary Japanese turn to cars for shelter from deadly flooding
Japan is accustomed to earthquakes and flooding, but this time disaster has struck amid a health crisis, turning a trusted system on its head.
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Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
"The Wonder Years" reboot pilot featuring Black family in the works
The possible series is set in the late 1960s, the same era in which the original show began — but this time it will center around the life of a Black family instead of a White one.
Tammy Duckworth fires back at Tucker Carlson, Trump campaign
The senator said she won't be deterred by "self-serving, insecure men who can't tell the difference between true patriotism and hateful nationalism."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court rules on Trump tax returns
In one case, the high court ruled 7-2 in favor of Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance, who is conducting a criminal investigation into the president's business dealings and hush-money payments.
Death of Black man found hanging from tree ruled a suicide
Robert Fuller had prior reports of suicidal idealization and he had disclosed that "he did have a plan to kill himself," according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
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Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
Tammy Duckworth fires back at Tucker Carlson, Trump campaign
The senator said she won't be deterred by "self-serving, insecure men who can't tell the difference between true patriotism and hateful nationalism."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court rules on Trump tax returns
In one case, the high court ruled 7-2 in favor of Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance, who is conducting a criminal investigation into the president's business dealings and hush-money payments.
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
Judge asks for full appeals court review of Michael Flynn case
Two weeks ago a three-judge appeals court panel ordered District Judge Emmet Sullivan to drop the criminal case against the former national security adviser.
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"The Wonder Years" reboot pilot featuring Black family in the works
The possible series is set in the late 1960s, the same era in which the original show began — but this time it will center around the life of a Black family instead of a White one.
Zoo toy creator puts on free show
At a time when so many are starving for entertainment, a Chicago man is captivating his neighborhood with a lockdown puppet show from his own balcony. Adriana Diaz reports.
Search continues for missing actress Naya Rivera
Divers and rescuers are scouring California's Lake Piru for missing actress Naya Rivera. Rivera, best known for her role in "Glee," has been missing since Wednesday. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Pandemic "dream job": $1,000 to play Animal Crossing
HighSpeedInternet.com says it's looking for an "average, everyday person" to play the game for 50 hours.
Celebrities react to disappearance of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera
A search resumed Thursday for the 33-year-old who went missing on a lake in California during a boat trip with her young son.
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Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
Science
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"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
California condors spotted in Sequoia after nearly 50 years
The giant birds were known to nest inside massive sequoia trees before their near-extinction in the 1980s.
Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
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California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls
The country's three biggest states are reporting their largest one-day death tolls since the pandemic began.
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15
In the absence of a national mandate, Starbucks will require that everyone mask up or else have their coffee delivered.
Feds charge phony church with selling toxic bleach as COVID-19 cure
Florida family allegedly pitched product that had U.S. regulators receiving reports of hospitalizations and death.
Florida faces surge in virus cases as Disney World starts to reopen
The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are welcoming some passholders for a "preview" and will officially reopen on Saturday.
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Online retailer Shein slammed for selling swastika necklace
The company said the necklaces were meant to symbolize "spirituality and good fortune."
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores
Company will shutter 1 in 5 stores and remake many remaining outlets into online order-servicing and curbside pick-up.
Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15
In the absence of a national mandate, Starbucks will require that everyone mask up or else have their coffee delivered.
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Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
5 arrested in death of rapper Pop Smoke in Los Angeles
Pop Smoke, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was killed in February.
Teen recounts seeing dad shot, surviving 30 hours lost in the woods
Jack Gershman bolted into the forest when his dad was shot for reasons that remain a mystery. Then he got lost, and his phone died.
Notorious kidnapper ran gold mine and Christmas tree farm from prison
A "48 Hours" investigation shows how Frederick Woods lived behind bars – he married three times and bought a pricey mansion with an ocean view
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
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NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
How accurate is Hamilton?
Did history really happen the way the hit show portrays it?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump wanted huge military response to protest
President Trump initially wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington D.C., following last week's protests over the death of George Floyd. High-ranking members of Mr. Trump's Cabinet managed to dissuade him of the idea. Ben Tracy reports.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.