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.

• Jun 17, 2021

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.

• Jun 10, 2021

Colonial Pipeline CEO defends handling of ransomware attack

"Shutting down the pipeline was absolutely the right decision," CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers.

• Jun 8, 2021

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.

• Jun 8, 2021

Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard targeted by ransomware attack

The cyberattack is the third notable U.S. cyber breach in a single month.

• Jun 2, 2021

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.

• Jun 2, 2021

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.

• May 16, 2021
• 5:59

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.

• May 16, 2021
• 5:18

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.

• May 12, 2021

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.

• May 10, 2021

Cyberattack prompts major pipeline operator to halt operations

The Colonial Pipeline Company said the attack involves ransomware.

• May 9, 2021

How hackers are attacking the COVID-19 supply chain

Attack "has the hallmarks of nation-state activity" and was designed to undermine trust in the vaccine, experts say.

• Apr 29, 2021

Resetting our password habits

A CBS News poll found that roughly one in four people has to reset a computer password at least once a month. And so the password process often goes - reset it, and then forget it again. With security breaches more common than ever before, Susan Spencer goes in search of what makes passwords unhackable, and learns about new technologies that may make passwords (even those spelled p@$$wØrd) obsolete.

• Feb 19, 2017
• 7:41

Election systems hacked

Cyber criminals gained access to election databases in Arizona and Illinois, according to the FBI. The information of about 90,000 Illinois voters was breached, and officials say hackers may have downloaded sensitive information like drivers license numbers and partial Social Security numbers. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Aug 30, 2016
• 2:17

What are the rules for U.S. "Spymasters?"

What are the rules for U.S. "Spymasters?" CIA directors speak candidly and share disagreements on the agency's mission and future on "48 Hours" Presents: The Spymasters--CIA in the Crosshairs. "CBS This Morning" previews the documentary, airing Saturday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

• May 20, 2016
• 2:24

National Intelligence Director James Clapper says it's likely that foreign hackers are spying on American presidential candidates

National Intelligence Director James Clapper says it's likely that foreign hackers are spying on American presidential candidates. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues explains.

• May 18, 2016
• 2:42

In an attempt to fortify its cyber security, the Pentagon made an unprecedented and unexpected move

In an attempt to fortify its cyber security, the Pentagon made an unprecedented and unexpected move. It invited a bunch of hackers to attack, so they could locate weaknesses in the system. David Martin tells us what happened next.

• May 12, 2016
• 2:37

Hackers infiltrated a California hospital’s computer network earlier this month using software tools known as ransomware

Hackers infiltrated a California hospital’s computer network earlier this month using software tools known as ransomware. The hackers encrypted the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s files and held the sensitive data hostage. The hospital wound up paying $17,000 for the key to access its own database. Ryan Kalembar, senior vice president of cybersecurity strategy at Proofpoint -- a leading data protection company -- joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday: to explain how it all works and why it’s worrying for other vulnerable institutions.

• Feb 20, 2016
• 3:44

How to find out if your Facebook info was offered to hackers

Personal details for half a billion Facebook users surfaced on a hacker forum. Here's how to protect yourself.

• Apr 7, 2021

The government is warning about a medical infusion device with cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could put patients at risk

The government is warning about a medical infusion device with cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could put patients at risk. KPIX-TV's John Ramos reports.

• Aug 4, 2015
• 1:47

In a video for Wired, cybersecurity experts demonstrated how they could hack into a Jeep and disable its brakes

In a video for Wired, cybersecurity experts demonstrated how they could hack into a Jeep and disable its brakes. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the threat and what Congress plans to do about it.

• Jul 22, 2015
• 1:58

New video shows them taking control of a Wi-Fi equipped Jeep

Two computer experts, Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, figured out how to hack into a leading automaker's vehicles. New video shows them taking control of a Wi-Fi equipped Jeep. It backs the cyber security warning brought by “60 Minutes” in February. The revelation Tuesday came as senators took on the threat. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jul 22, 2015
• 3:43

Sony has gotten backlash from Hollywood stars in regards to pulling "The Interview" from theaters due to threats from suspected North Korea hackers

Sony has gotten backlash from Hollywood stars in regards to pulling "The Interview" from theaters due to threats from suspected North Korea hackers. The breach has put cyber security under the spotlight, leading to opportunities for security startups. John Blackstone reports.

• Dec 19, 2014
• 2:03

The emails disguised to look like delivery notifications or confirmation to track an online order are part of holiday phishing scams

The emails disguised to look like delivery notifications or confirmation to track an online order are part of holiday phishing scams. Security experts are warning shoppers about a slew of scam emails that can infect computers and even steal personal information. Jan Crawford reports.

• Dec 10, 2014
• 3:27

What to know about the massive Microsoft Exchange breach

President Biden has been briefed on the attack.

• Mar 14, 2021

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