Businesses worried about holiday cyberattacks, and for good reason
Report finds companies that have already experienced ransomware attacks fear they'll fall victim again during the holiday season, and many aren't prepared.
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U.S. launches effort to recruit talent to fight cyberattacks
The new system is designed to speed up a notoriously red-taped hiring process.
How to update your Apple devices to correct security flaw
Tech titan releases software patch to address vulnerability that experts say hackers could use to attack iPhones.
Apple says its security flaw was fixed. Cyber analysts warn zero-click threats will persist.
Researchers said an Israeli spyware company used what is known as a "zero-click exploit" to access the phone of an unnamed Saudi activist.
Apple fixes security flaw used to apparently hack an iPhone, other products
The previously unknown vulnerability affected all major Apple devices — iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches, researchers said.
Genesis Market: Where hackers go to purchase stolen identities
Online marketplace makes it easy for hackers to buy stolen personal data and carry out ransomware attacks.
Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack
The historically Black university said it noticed "unusual activity" on its network last week.
Feds warn not to take a cyber vacation after hacking on holidays
In a joint advisory, the FBI and CISA said they "observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends — when offices are normally closed."
Google, IBM execs unveil cybersecurity commitments at White House
Officials from Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, IBM and ADP went to the White House on Wednesday.
Spyware may be targeting some 1,000 journalists, others worldwide
Probe by global media consortium shows military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group is also being used to keep tabs on dissidents and human rights activists.
U.S. and allies blaming China for massive cyberattack
They're calling out Beijing for widespread cybercrime, including the massive Microsoft Exchange hack.
White House launches task force to tackle ransomware cybercrime
The multi-agency effort comes as pressure mounts on President Biden to retaliate for Russia's failure to curb cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure.
Kaseya CEO: Up to 1,500 businesses hit by ransomware attack
Kaseya said it is working with government agencies including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.
Hackers demand $70 million to end biggest known ransomware attack
Russia-linked group REvil infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries via software company Kaseya, experts say.
NSA opens doors to new "collaboration center" as cyberthreats mount
The agency's newly launched facility is meant to serve as a gathering point for government and private sector cybersecurity experts.
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
JBS paid $11 million ransom after cyberattack
The company indicated that "the vast majority of the company's facilities were operational" at the time of payment.
Colonial Pipeline CEO defends handling of ransomware attack
"Shutting down the pipeline was absolutely the right decision," CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers.
U.S. recovers $2.3 million in ransom paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers
The FBI tracked and seized 63.7 bitcoins sent to hackers from the criminal group known as DarkSide.
Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard targeted by ransomware attack
The cyberattack is the third notable U.S. cyber breach in a single month.
JBS, the world's largest meat supplier, hit by cyberattack
Work has stopped at several U.S. meat processing plants after the world's largest meat producer was hit with a major cyberattack.
Colonial Pipeline resumes normal operations
Colonial Pipeline says it has resumed normal operations following a ransomware attack that crippled the company's computer systems and led to a gasoline supply shortage across several states. Michael Daniel, CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what has been learned from the attack.
Krebs: Ransomware "truly is a business risk"
Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, says the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline should be a wake-up call about the risk of cyberthreats.
Drivers start scrambling for gas as pipeline shutdown continues
Motorists, especially in Southern states, are finding long lines at many stations. Some are out of gas. And prices could rise.
Ransomware hit on major U.S. pipeline is work of criminal gang
DarkSide cultivates a Robin Hood image of stealing from corporations and giving a cut to charity.
Technology
Technology
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
Slain officer's sister says Facebook should be held liable for her brother's death
Speaking exclusively with CBS Morning's co-anchor Tony Dokoupil, Underwood Jacobs said her brother, federal Officer Pat Underwood, would still be alive today if it wasn't for Facebook.
Apple AirTags being used to stalk people
Inside Edition's Deborah Norville joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how some are using Apple AirTags to stalk people without their knowledge. The small Bluetooth devices are meant to help you keep track of your belongings, like a purse. Norville explains what you should do if you discover that you are the one being tracked.
Crypto.com says hackers stole more than $30M in bitcoin, ethereum
Cryptocurrency exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals after cybercriminals raided 483 customer accounts.
Facebook wrongful death lawsuit
In her first national television interview since filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Facebook's parent company, Angela Underwood Jacobs explains why she blames the social media company for the 2020 killing of her brother, a federal officer gunned down by anti-government extremists.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
5G plan altered after airlines warn of chaos
Cellphone providers and airlines reached a compromise shortly before Wednesday's rollout of 5G technology. Airlines warned of ""catastrophic disruption"" to travel and shipping operations if the technology was not limited near U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave has more.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Exxon lays out plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants
Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.
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1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Krystof Hrabik suspended for allegedly making racial gesture, AHL says
The player was caught on video making a racial gesture at a Black player.
Young adults step up amid EMT shortage in New York town
During a pandemic-driven volunteer EMT shortage in Sackets Harbor, New York, a group of teens stepped up to fill the gap.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 23, 2022
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Representative Bennie Thompson and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday.
The Electoral Count Act and the next steps on voting rights
A bipartisan group of senators is now working on narrower election reforms after the Senate failed to pass major voting rights legislation this week.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
University revokes honorary degrees given to Giuliani and Flynn
"Revoking these honorary degrees reinforces our values and allows us to lead with truth and integrity," the university's president said.
Man charged with making election-related threats to Georgia officials
Chad Chistopher Stark allegedly used Craigslist to threaten Governor Brian Kemp and others.
Health
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How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
World
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Austrian Parliament votes to make vaccines mandatory for most adults
The mandate is the strictest of its kind so far in the European Union.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
Huge, deadly explosion caused by tragic road crash in Ghana
A truck carrying explosives intended for mining collided with a motorcycle, setting off a blast that left a massive crater, and more than a dozen people dead.
Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
Pope vows justice for abuse victims after predecessor faulted
A German report found that Pope Benedict XVI mishandled four cases of abusive clergy during his tenure as archbishop of Munich.
Entertainment
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Sundance Film Festival 2022: Opening highlights
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Comedian Louie Anderson died of cancer. He was 68. Anderson shot to stardom doing stand-up comedy in the 80’s and was later named one of the "100 greatest stand-up comics" ever. As an actor, Anderson starred in films like "Coming to America," and he channeled his mother for his Emmy-winning performance as "Christine" in the hit TV series "Baskets."
Iconic rocker and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock superstar and actor Meat Loaf has died. The larger-than-life performer burst onto the music scene with his 1977 album "Bat Out of Hell" — which became one of the best selling albums of all time. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his six-decade career.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
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Technology
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
Science
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Science
FDA works to approve vaccines for kids under 5
The White House is now working to provide Americans with free N95 masks and at-home COVID-19 test kits. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the vaccines for kids under the age of 5. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.
COVID cases floor Missouri Children's Hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "absolutely did not know when the FDA will authorize" a COVID vaccine for young children — walking back comments he made indicating that could happen within a month. It comes as infections among children are soaring across the country. Carter Evans has more.
Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
COVID crisis in Missouri
With its relatively low vaccination rate, Missouri is under a crush of COVID-19 patients as hospitals are filled to capacity. One unvaccinated woman who's been hospitalized for weeks is now urging everyone to get the shot. Carter Evans reports.
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1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Man charged with threatening election officials
There's been a surge of threats against government officials over the last year related to the pandemic and the 2020 election. The latest involves a Texas man who the Justice Department says threatened to kill top government officials in Georgia. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Space
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Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
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Top U.S. athletes to watch at Beijing Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world's best athletes are getting ready for the Beijing Winter Olympics. These top Americans should be on your list to watch.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
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NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Hockey star Willie O'Ree on "The Takeout"
Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss being the first Black player in the NHL and the adversity he overcame on and off the ice.
Former ambassador on tensions with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss concerns about a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Then former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN's Lana to discuss the likelihood of a Russian attack.