U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
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Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
A Russian national was ordered to pay a judgment of over $1.6 million over a ransomware and computer botnet scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said.
The FBI, Michigan State Police and other agencies disrupted and took down a cryptocurrency exchange site that authorities have accused of facilitating money laundering.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise.
"Everything is frozen, everything is tied up," one auto dealership owner said after cyberattacks crippled software maker CDK Global.
Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached events giant Ticketmaster and stolen the details of 560 million customers.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Clorox is slowly restoring its systems after a hack last month forced the consumer products maker to take them offline.
Software company said service disruptions stemmed from an attack by a cybercriminal group dubbed "Anonymous Sudan."
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
The 2013 Michigan Cyber Summit hosted by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will bring together experts to discuss ways to defend business, education, information technology, economic development, law enforcement and individuals against cyber-attacks and take advantage of opportunities in the cyber security industry.
The Consumer Fraud Center said holiday shoppers went off a "shopping cliff" in terms of being ripped off by counterfeit and fake goods sold by cybercriminals this year in excess of $2 billion for the period of November-December 2012.
Tom Winterhalter, FBI cybercrime division supervisory special agent in Detroit, gave a sobering assessment of the cybercrime environment Thursday at Secureworld Expo Detroit. He said the FBI is working 200 data breach cases in its Detroit office alone.
A Michigan journalist, a writer and an IT security expert have written a novel about cybercrime based on real vulnerabilities in the way the Internet is constructed.
A man was arrested after damaging a Michigan State Police vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island ferry in the Upper Peninsula.
Flock cameras in Michigan and Ohio helped track a possible location of a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman in Wyandotte, police said.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
A man taken into custody after a shooting that killed one and injured two in Southfield was released pending a prosecutor's review.
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
A man was arrested after damaging a Michigan State Police vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island ferry in the Upper Peninsula.
Thousands of Michigan residents have someone else's face on their newly issued enhanced driver's licenses or state identification cards.
Flock cameras in Michigan and Ohio helped track a possible location of a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman in Wyandotte, police said.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
Five people were killed and five others were injured when a plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
And to think, Kyle Whittingham said he wanted to put an end to all the drama around Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 Sunday when Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians their third walk-off win of the four-game series.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Residents of Lake Orion, a small Southeast Michigan community, have asked that the Oakland County Election Commission put a request to dissolve the village government on the November ballot.
Fifth Third Bank signs are going up at former Comerica Bank branches. A new round of Canadian tariffs has taken effect. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Thousands of Michigan residents were included in a batch of misprinted ID cards that had someone else's face in the corner of the ID. CBS Detroit talked with one of the drivers who got a misprinted card.
More than 550 employees will lose their jobs next month at Trinity Health, according to a WARN Act notice filed with the State of Michigan.
New signage is going up at the former Comerica Bank branches that are now part of Fifth Third Bank, including at this bank branch on Detroit's west side.