Aflac says hackers may have stolen customers' personal information
The insurer said it stopped the intrusion after identifying suspicious activity on its U.S. network last week.
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Public charging stations pose hacking risk
Public charging stations at airports could put travelers' personal information at risk. A cyber attack technique, "juice-jacking," is flying under the radar. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks down what it is and how to avoid it.
Cuts to cybersecurity workers fuel safety concerns
A new report by cybersecurity firm Semperis shows more than 60% of water and electricity organizations in the U.S. and U.K. faced cyber attacks in the past year. Recent cuts to cybersecurity workers across U.S. agencies are also fueling safety concerns. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X
Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.
Crackdown on Chinese hacking network Silk Typhoon
The Justice Department began a crackdown on a Chinese hacking network known as Silk Typhoon. A newly unsealed indictment charges 12 Chinese nationals with a number of attacks on the U.S., including the Defense Department. Nicole Sganga has the story.
Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
How China is virtually spying on U.S. troops
Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media in an effort to get American military secrets, U.S. federal officials say. Jim Axelrod has more on the growing problem.
How a Georgia official took on a ransomware ring
2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For "Eye on America," Ash-har Quraishi has the inside story of how a public official in Atlanta stared down some of the world's most destructive cybercriminals.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
China's efforts to hack 2024 candidates
Federal officials say China-backed cybercriminals may be behind efforts to hack phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The hackers may have also targeted Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News' Nicole Sgana reports.
China-backed hackers targeted Trump, sources say
Federal authorities believe China-backed cyber criminals attempted to tap into phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. Scott MacFarlane has more.
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
U.S. expands charges in Russia cyberattacks
The Justice Department on Thursday charged five Russian military members with an alleged cyberattack conspiracy in 2022 that targeted Ukraine and 26 NATO allies, including the United States. It comes a day after the U.S. accused Russia of attempting to interfere in the 2024 election. CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs joins to discuss.
Russians charged on Ukraine cyberattacks
The Justice Department announced charges against members of Russia's military intelligence service alleging they took part in cyberattacks targeting Ukraine and others around the world. CBS News Bay Area's Reed Cowan reports.
Ransomware attacks on schools threaten student data nationwide
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
Inside the role of a ransomware negotiator
When companies and other large organizations fall victim to ransomware attacks, outside companies are sometimes brought in to help resolve the situation. Ash-har Quraishi speaks with Mark Lance, vice president of incident response and intelligence at Guidepoint Security, about ransomware negotiations.
Ransomware attacks against schools on the rise
Data shows school districts have reported more than 1,600 cyber attacks across the U.S. over a 6-year span. More than 300 involved ransomware, which has been steadily on the rise since the pandemic. Ash-har Quraishi visits a Tucson school district to report on the high cost of cyber crime inside classrooms.
Seattle airport hit by suspected cyberattack
The Port of Seattle, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, is still working to resolve a suspected cyberattack that began Saturday morning. The attack shut down operations directly tied to the Port of Seattle's web-based system, forcing several airlines to resort to writing everything by hand. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the attack.
Iran's efforts to hack U.S. election
U.S intelligence officials say Iran is behind an attack targeting former President Donald Trump's campaign for president. Officials also say Iran was behind efforts to hack the then Biden-Harris campaign. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Costly ransomware attacks could worsen
Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers.
Why cybersecurity investigators fear ransomware hacks may get worse
Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers.
Iran targeting U.S. election with cyberattacks, Microsoft says
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
Ransomware attack hits blood donation center that services 350 hospitals
A blood donation center that services hospitals across the southeastern U.S., is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its computer system.
Super Bowl avoids cyberattacks
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.
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