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.
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AI linked to 84% of ransomware attacks, new report finds
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
Hack exposes millions of ID scans on dark web
The FBI is investigating a recent hack that put more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans for sale online. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency joins with more.
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
Cyber attack on states' water systems
"Malicious cyber actors" were able to lock out state governments from their water systems in a dozen states, CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Nicole Sganga told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." There have been no known impacts to the drinking water in these communities.
FBI: Hackers altered water system instructions
At least 12 states are reporting cyberattacks on water systems that may be linked to Iran-backed hackers. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Water agencies advised to up cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on water systems, which officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers, have been reported in at least 12 states. Vox reporter Sara Herschander joins CBS News to discuss.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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