U.S. and allies blaming China for massive cyberattack
They're calling out Beijing for widespread cybercrime, including the massive Microsoft Exchange hack.
Cybersecurity
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cyberattack prompts major pipeline operator to halt operations
The Colonial Pipeline Company said the attack involves ransomware.
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.
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.
What to know about the massive Microsoft Exchange breach
President Biden has been briefed on the attack.
Hack of video security company Verkada exposes footage from 150K cameras
One hacker decried "nonexistent and irresponsible" lack of security on cameras used inside hospitals, prisons and major companies.
Victims of Microsoft hack scramble to plug security holes
While the hack doesn't pose the kind of national security threat as the more sophisticated SolarWinds campaign, it can be an existential threat for victims who didn't install the patch in time.
North Korea apparently tried to hack Pfizer for COVID vaccine info
A South Korean lawmaker told reporters about a briefing by his nation's spy agency.
Hacker tries to poison Florida town's water supply
The hacker allegedly tried to change the sodium hydroxide in the water supply from about 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million.
Apple warns of "remote attacker" security threat and releases update
Apple advised users to update devices after a researcher found a security threat.
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