Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
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Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Cyberattack shows health care systems are exposed
On Thanksgiving Day, Ardent Health Services was forced to put its network offline after a cyber breach affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites in six states. Nicole Sganga has more.
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More Hamas-held hostages released, but cease-fire deadline nears; Frances Sternhagen, actress known for "Cheers" and “ER,” dies at 93
Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa hacked by Iranian-backed cyber group
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa said on Saturday that one of their booster stations had been hacked by an Iranian-backed cyber group.
Cybersecurity expert's online shopping tips
Many Americans will skip stores altogether and shop virtually this holiday season, according to a Gallup poll. Cybersecurity expert Brian Boetig joins CBS News to discuss how to protect your pocketbook while shopping online.
Clorox shortages expected after cyberattack
Clorox says it's moving back to normal operations this week after a cyberattack reported in mid-August shut down the company's order-processing system. Teresa Rivas, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss what's known about the hack and what kind of effects are expected on store shelves.
Clorox says products may be in short supply following cyberattack
Clorox is slowly restoring its systems after a hack last month forced the consumer products maker to take them offline.
Like MGM, U.S. companies vulnerable to hacks
A massive hack continues to cripple hospitality and gaming giant MGM's slot machines, reservation systems, digital room keys and more. CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs tells correspondent Elise Preston that the U.S. needs "a more muscular approach" to address cyberattacks.
MGM Resorts hacked nationwide
Hotel and casino giant MGM Resorts International, which owns iconic Las Vegas properties such as the MGM Grand and the Bellagio, says it was hacked days ago. It comes as Caesar's Entertainment also says its systems were breached. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Las Vegas.
Cyberattack compromises MGM casinos, resorts
A cyberattack by hackers on the computer systems for MGM Resorts International has impacted its casinos and hotels in several states. Elise Preston has more.
New information about MGM hack
The group claiming responsibility for hacking MGM this week says they carried out the cyber attack in part thanks to a 10-minute phone call, according to a report from USA Today. Bob Anderson, chairman and CEO of Cyber Defense Labs and former executive assistant director of the FBI, joined CBS News to discuss the hack.
"Cybersecurity issue" forces shutdown of computer systems MGM hotels, casinos
Company officials said they aren't sure what led to the breach that has stretched across its properties nationwide.
Hacking network taken down, DOJ says
A global hacking network was taken down in an FBI-led operation, the Justice Department announced. Jeff Pegues has more on the operation and the danger of ransomware attacks.
Cyberattack causes hospitals in multiple states to close ERs
Hackers targeted major California health care provider that also has hospitals and other clinics in multiple states.
Microsoft blames Outlook and cloud outages on cyberattack
Software company said service disruptions stemmed from an attack by a cybercriminal group dubbed "Anonymous Sudan."
U.S. government agencies hit in cyberattack
The U.S. is working to understand the full scale of a cyber security attack that hit a number of government agencies. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says it is providing support to several federal agencies experiencing what it described as "intrusions." CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on the attack that's affecting universities and state governments as well.
Major cyberattack hits government agencies
U.S. federal agencies, along with hospitals, universities and private organizations across the globe have been targeted by a cyberattack. U.S. officials suspect the hackers belong to CLOP Ransomware, a group believed to operate from inside Russia. Catherine Herridge has the latest.
Cyberattack impacts U.S. federal agencies, NATO allies
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
Wisconsin man charged with hacking thousands of sports betting accounts
The man charged in the case, Joseph Garrison, 18, surrendered to officials in New York City on Thursday.
U.S., Japan, South Korea nuclear envoys meet
The U.S., Japan and South Korea are focusing on North Korea's growing nuclear program and that country's damaging cyberattacks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
The best VPNs in 2023: Why Nord VPN is the best-selling cybersecurity option
NordVPN may be your best bet for online privacy and freedom from worry over hackers, here's where you can get it.
Super Bowl avoids cyberattacks [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's chief information security officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Following "significant" breach, DC Health Link user data is sold on dark web
DC Health Link is the health insurance marketplace for Washington, D.C., and is used by many White House staffers and their families.
White House cybersecurity strategy pivots to regulation
The new framework, led by the Office of the National Cyber Director, calls out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea for aggressive cyber tactics.
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Renewed concerns for civilians as Israel intensifies southern Gaza assault
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
Navy releases $1.5 million plan to remove crashed jet stuck on Hawaii reef
The U.S. Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll a jet plane off a coral reef in Hawaii.
Suspect in L.A. murders of 3 homeless men in custody
Authorities announced the suspect in the shooting deaths of three homeless men in Los Angeles had already been arrested Thursday in connection with a fourth murder in a nearby city.
Paris stabbing attack which leaves 1 dead investigated as terrorism
The attack took place close to the Eiffel Tower during a busy weekend night and came with the country on its highest alert against the background of the Israel-Hamas war.
Inside the fight against methane gas amid milestone pledges at COP28
Methane is an invisible gas that is rapidly heating up the atmosphere.
DeSantis reaches Iowa campaign milestone as Trump turns his focus to Biden
Both GOP presidential candidates held dueling rallies in Iowa Saturday, as Trump tries to pivot to the general election.
Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
Goodyear Blimp coverage signals pickleball's arrival as a major sport
For the first time, the Goodyear Blimp is providing aerial coverage of a major professional pickleball tournament.
Several killed in bombing during Catholic mass in Philippines
The blast took place during a regular service in a university gymnasium in Marawi, the country's largest Muslim city.
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DeSantis reaches Iowa campaign milestone as Trump turns his focus to Biden
Both GOP presidential candidates held dueling rallies in Iowa Saturday, as Trump tries to pivot to the general election.
Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
Goodyear Blimp coverage signals pickleball's arrival as a major sport
For the first time, the Goodyear Blimp is providing aerial coverage of a major professional pickleball tournament.
Navy releases $1.5 million plan to remove crashed jet stuck on Hawaii reef
The U.S. Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll a jet plane off a coral reef in Hawaii.
Egg suppliers ordered to pay $17.7 million by federal jury for price gouging
The jury ruled last week that the egg producers used various means to limit the domestic supply of eggs to increase the price of products during the 2000s.
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Auto industry eyes subscription fees as multi-billion-dollar revenue stream
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
Walmart says it has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's X platform
Retail giant joins other big advertisers that are distancing themselves from X following Musk's support for an antisemitic post.
2023 was brutal for homebuyers. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Here's what to know about the deadly cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
Some retailers are telling customers to just keep unwanted goods
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
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DeSantis reaches Iowa campaign milestone as Trump turns his focus to Biden
Both GOP presidential candidates held dueling rallies in Iowa Saturday, as Trump tries to pivot to the general election.
United Auto Workers calls for cease-fire in Gaza
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
Chris Christie may not appear on Republican primary ballot in Maine
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state's Republican presidential primary.
George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
Texas must remove floating Rio Grande border barrier, appeals court rules
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling and ordered Texas to stop any work on the roughly 1,000-foot barrier.
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COVID-19 increasing again, especially in Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, CDC says
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
Pneumonia cases in U.S. kids not linked to China outbreak, experts say
What to know about the pneumonia cases affecting children in the U.S., as well as expert advice on how to protect kids from respiratory illnesses.
Balance of Nature says it is back in business after FDA shutdown
A federal court had ordered the company to pause making and selling its products.
How to spend your FSA dollars before they expire
The end of the year is approaching, which means it's time to think about what's left in your Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, before you lose it. Here's what you can spend the balance on.
Aziza Shuler opens up about alopecia
For most of her life, CBS News Philadelphia anchor Aziza Shuler hid her battle with alopecia. Recently, the weekend anchor opened up about her experience with the condition, and is sharing her story with CBS News' David Begnaud.
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Several killed in bombing during Catholic mass in Philippines
The blast took place during a regular service in a university gymnasium in Marawi, the country's largest Muslim city.
Paris stabbing attack which leaves 1 dead investigated as terrorism
The attack took place close to the Eiffel Tower during a busy weekend night and came with the country on its highest alert against the background of the Israel-Hamas war.
Peruvian rainforest defender killed returning from environmental workshop
Quinto Inuma Alvarado was shot three times in the back and once in the head, his son said.
Director of Miss Nicaragua charged with 'beauty queen coup' plot
Nicaraguan police say they want to arrest the director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, accusing her of intentionally rigging contests so that anti-government beauty queens would win the pageants as part of a plot to overthrow the government.
Renewed concerns for civilians as Israel intensifies southern Gaza assault
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
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KISS set to perform their final ever show
After five decades, the iconic rock band KISS on Saturday night are performing what they are calling their final concert ever. The sold-out show is taking place at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
A long-lost piece of country music history is found
In 1969 a rose-embroidered, rhinestone-accented suit owned by Chris Ethridge, of The Flying Burrito Brothers, was stolen from a station wagon; after more than 50 years, Ethridge's daughter found it for sale at auction.
Beach Fossils perform "Run To The Moon"
Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Run to the Moon."
Beach Fossils perform "Sleeping On My Own"
Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Sleeping On My Own."
Beach Fossils perform "Don't Fade Away"
Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Don't Fade Away."
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Automakers turn to subscription fees
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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Fossil fuel debate takes center stage at COP28
Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports.
U.S. commits to promote sustainable farming
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
Nature conservation and the climate crisis
The Wildlife Conservation Society believes preserving nature can help solve the problems associated with climate change. Monica Medina, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, joined CBS News to talk about her organization's goals at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Breaking down day one of COP28 in Dubai
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
COP28 climate summit draws controversy
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
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Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
L.A. suspect in murders of 3 homeless men in custody
A man identified as a suspect in the killings of three Los Angeles homeless men as they slept this week was already in custody in connection with another murder that occurred in nearby San Dimas, police said Saturday.
Las Vegas police search for lone suspect in homeless shootings
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
Who killed Heidi Firkus? Her husband Nick says he didn't do it.
For over a decade, investigators worked to piece together the 2010 murder of Heidi Firkus, who, according to her husband Nick Firkus, was shot and killed in a burglary at the couple's Saint Paul, Minnesota, home.
One homeless person killed, another 4 wounded in Las Vegas shooting
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
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NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Death at the Front Door: Who Shot Heidi Firkus?
A frantic 911 call captures the sound of a gunshot as a couple reports a break-in. How did the intruder disappear? "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas reports.
Trump, DeSantis hold dueling Iowa campaign events
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, both of whom are vying for the Republican presidential nomination, were holding campaign rallies in Iowa Saturday.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for December 2, 2023
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Adriana Diaz.
Retirement wave builds in Washington
By the dozens, congressional members are announcing their exits at the end of this term. There is growing concern that Congress, which flirted twice this year with a federal government shutdown, is about to lose more of its dealmakers. Scott MacFarlane explains.
Fossil fuel debate takes center stage at COP28
Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports.