Hackers target refrigeration units in U.S.

Government agencies are warning that hackers could soon target refrigeration units across the agriculture and healthcare sectors in the U.S., CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

• 15h ago

U.S. warning on cyberattacks against fridges

The U.S. says it's aware of malicious actors targeting refrigerators and other industrial gear used to keep vital items cool. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata asked the U.S. Army about this urgent matter.

• Nov 6

Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators

After a wave of attacks in Europe, U.S. officials are warning of "ongoing" cyber threats targeting refrigeration systems used in healthcare, agriculture and other industries.

• Nov 5

French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks

The cyberattack on several French blood banks comes after supermarkets across Europe reported their fridges​ and freezers​ were remotely taken over by hackers.

• Nov 4

Hackers can hijack grocery store freezers. What about our homes?

Large-scale hacks targeting grocery stores in Europe and France's blood banks are renewing concerns about the vulnerabilities of everyday "smart" devices.

• Nov 4

More European grocery stores hit by apparent fridge-freezer hacks

Grocery chains in European nations say temperatures in some stores' fridges and freezers soared over 100 degrees just weeks after a similar incident in France.

• Nov 2

New cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges

Grocery store chains across Europe are scrambling to re-stock shelves after a cyberattack left massive amounts of food spoiled. CBS news international reporter Inaya Folarin Iman has more.

• Nov 2

How hard is it to recover the $6 billion stolen from Binance?

Security experts are calling it the "largest bank robbery in human history." Getting all of the stolen crypto funds won't be easy.

• Oct 30

Details on Anthropic's proposed AI safety bill

The draft of an artificial intelligence safety bill that Anthropic quietly pitched to lawmakers would allow the federal government to block AI tools only if they kill or injure at least 50 people, or cause at least $1 billion in damages. Nate Soares, executive director of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, joins with analysis.

• Oct 22

Details on bug threatening up to 70% of internet

Researchers at OpenAI have found a bug that puts up to 70% of the world's websites at risk. Robert McMillan, the reporter who broke the story for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with the details.

• Oct 21

AI finds bug affecting up to 70% of internet

Thanks to OpenAI, security researchers found a bug in a programming language used across the internet. It is estimated that around 70% of websites use PHP and are now vulnerable to attacks. Juan Andrés Guerrero-Saade, vice president of intelligence and security research at SentinelOne, joins "The Takeout" to break down the situation.

• Oct 21

10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett

American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.

• Oct 21

How AI is helping launch ransomware attacks

More than 80% of ransomware victims claim cybercriminals used artificial intelligence to carry out attacks, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Semperis. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

• Oct 14

AI linked to 84% of ransomware attacks, new report finds

Amid escalating threats to businesses, former White House cyber chief warns autonomous attacks are already here.

• Oct 14

AI researcher on Anthropic self-cloning warning

Anthropic is warning that small artificial intelligence models could soon spread themselves from one internet-connected device to another, including smart TVs and cameras. Jonas Guan, an AI researcher at the University of Toronto, joins to discuss.

• Oct 13

Anthropic issues warning about AI "worms"

Anthropic is warning that your home devices could soon be infested by what they're calling artificial intelligence worms. Jordan Rae Kelly, senior managing director and head of cybersecurity at FTI Consulting, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Oct 13

Hackers heat up refrigerators at hundreds of supermarkets

The cyberattack caused refrigerators to shoot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, sparking fires and forcing spoiled food to be thrown away.

• Oct 12

Cyber scams have targeted 9 in 10 Americans as AI fuels fraud

Cyberattacks and scams are skyrocketing due to artificial intelligence, which is making it easier for criminals to engage in fraud, the report finds.

• Oct 1

AI agents are "very intelligent, charming sociopaths," Kevin Roose says

Noted tech journalist Kevin Roose discusses what he learned about AI in writing his new book on the race to develop "superintelligence."

• Oct 1

Nvidia launches new security tool

Technology company and chip maker Nvidia has created a new security platform aimed at preventing artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. Connor Leahy, executive director of ControlAI, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Sep 28

Cyber agency lays out election security plan

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has laid out a plan for national election day security just weeks before the midterm elections. Dana Nickel, a cybersecurity reporter for Politico, has more.

• Sep 28

Coast Guard concerned about AI crime

The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.

• Sep 17

Oil tanker hacking sparks investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a cyberattack on a large South Korean-managed oil tanker headed for Galveston, Texas, last month. Nicole Sganga reports.

• Sep 17

Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack

The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.

• Sep 16

Officials: Foreign actor breached tanker network

Federal authorities have confirmed that a foreign actor compromised the network of two oil tankers that were heading towards Texas in August. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.

• Sep 16

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