The best VPNs: Why Nord VPN is the best-selling cybersecurity option, plus the best NordVPN alternatives
NordVPN may be your best bet for online privacy and freedom from worry over hackers, here's where you can get it.
Cybercrime
Hackers targeted Ukraine, business executives
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has released a new global threat report on cybersecurity. The social media company said it has taken down thousands of fake accounts linked to spies and hackers worldwide. The company also found cyberthreats as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nathaniel Gleicher, the head of security policy at Meta, joined CBS News to discuss some of the report's key findings.
Here's how much money the top ransomware gangs reel in
Russian-affiliated ransomware gangs make millions targeting U.S. companies. These are the most dangerous crews.
Best VPNs to use following Biden's warning on U.S. cyber attacks
Cyberattacks are rampant, and not just in Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's how to find the best VPN for you.
Businesses worried about holiday cyberattacks, and for good reason
Report finds companies that have already experienced ransomware attacks fear they'll fall victim again during the holiday season, and many aren't prepared.
How criminals extort social media users for their handles
Coveted usernames can fetch up thousands on online marketplaces. Cybercriminals are targeting users to get them.
WH officials talk cybercrime at conference
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and CISA director Jen Easterly laid out the federal government's plan to tackle the recent uptick in ransomware attacks earlier this week. The two were keynote speakers at the annual Black Hat USA cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
U.S. accuses China of global cybercrime spree
The Biden administration is blaming China for widespread cybercrime, including a Microsoft hack that affected tens of thousands of private and public entities earlier this year. The Chinese embassy is calling these accusations a "malicious smear." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss these new claims, and the latest developments at the White House.
White House launches task force to tackle ransomware cybercrime
The multi-agency effort comes as pressure mounts on President Biden to retaliate for Russia's failure to curb cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure.
Organizations around the world hit by hack
Cybersecurity specialists are scrambling to investigate what could be the single largest ransomware attack in history, for which Russia-linked cybercrime group REvil claimed responsibility. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson has more on the Friday attack, which compromised as many as 1,500 organizations in at least 17 countries.
How cryptocurrency allows cybercrime to thrive
The growing popularity and cost of allegedly untraceable cryptocurrencies has ushered in a new era of cybercrime. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson talks with Tanya Rivero about the ties between the two and how digital currency is playing a role in the latest spike of ransomware attacks.
Colonial Pipeline CEO testifies before Senate Committee
A day after the Justice Department announced it recovered millions of dollars in bitcoin Colonial Pipeline paid to hackers, company CEO Joseph Blount told senators on the Homeland Security Committee paying the ransom was the "hardest decision" of his career. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the hearing.
Protect your computer from ransomware
Ransomware locks up a victim's files until money is paid. Here's how to protect your data and avoid an attack on your computer network
Cybercrime is thriving during the pandemic. Here's why.
Shift to remote work during the COVID-19 crisis has provided a fat new target for hackers and criminals.
Ransomware is booming as a business model
It's called "ransomware as a service" -- an illegal marketplace one expert likens to "a digital mafia pyramid scheme."
Clever new phishing scam targets unemployed New Yorkers
Cybercriminals are after job seekers' Social Security numbers, driver's licenses and other personal info.
How child abusers and other criminals are exploiting COVID-19 realities
"There is no doubt that with more children online, we need to work harder to protect those children," National Crime Agency boss says.
Hackers find new device to target
Hackers on the dark web have found a new device to target. According to ZDNet, hackers are increasingly discussing how to compromise internet-connected gas pumps on underground cybercrime forums. Danny Palmer, a senior reporter for ZDNet, joined CBSN to discuss.
Protect your computer from ransomware
Ransomware locks up a victim's files until money is paid. Here's how to protect your data and avoid an attack on your computer network
Florida city to pay hackers big ransom for seized computer systems
Lake City to fork out $460,000 to retake email and other servers in 2nd ransomware payout by a Florida city in a week
Protect your computer from ransomware
Ransomware locks up a victim's files until money is paid. Here's how to protect your data and avoid an attack on your computer network
A Marriage Made in Hell, Superbugs, Easter Island
The growing partnership between Russia's government and cybercriminals; then, could antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' become a bigger killer than cancer?; and, Easter Island’s famous moai statues slowly fading away
How Russia joined forces with cybercriminals
An Obama administration national security official tells "60 Minutes": "Increasingly, you cannot tell which is which when it comes to the criminal and the intelligence agency." Lesley Stahl reports.
How Russia joined forces with cybercriminals
An Obama administration national security official tells 60 Minutes, "Increasingly, you cannot tell which is which when it comes to the criminal and the intelligence agency."
Latest News
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
What we know about the suspect in the Highland Park shooting
Hours after a gunman opened fire on a suburban Fourth of July parade, police took a man into custody.
"We were trying to shield the kids": Mother recounts escaping parade shooting
Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
2-year-old boy's parents both killed in Highland Park parade shooting
The boy was not hurt. Strangers took him to a fire station, and he was eventually reunited with his grandparents.
House Jan. 6 committee announces next hearing for July 12
The committee has not yet announced a focus, or if there will be any witnesses.
Warning signs in online postings missed before recent mass shootings
"When you feel the hair stand up on the back of your neck, you really need to take that step and notify law enforcement."
"My wife is struggling": Brittney Griner's wife on WNBA star's detention
In a handwritten letter from Brittney Griner that was delivered to the White House, Griner wrote about how terrified she is.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
FDA temporarily lifts ban on Juul e-cigarettes
Last month, the FDA issued an order banning Juul sales as part of an effort to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry.
U.S.
More U.S.
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show in Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
FDA temporarily lifts ban on Juul e-cigarettes
Last month, the FDA issued an order banning Juul sales as part of an effort to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
"We were trying to shield the kids": Mother recounts escaping parade shooting
Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Crude falls below $100 a barrel for the first time since May 11
Gasoline is now below $5 a gallon across most of U.S. Prices at pump could fall another 40 to 65 cents, expert says.
Americans are eating into pandemic savings to cope with inflation
Low-income workers are the only group not to touch their savings yet due to strong wage gains, a new analysis finds.
Companies offering abortion travel benefits face privacy hurdles
Most big companies offering an abortion travel benefit will likely add it to existing health care plans, says expert.
Can't "out-budget" inflation? Here are things you can do
Rising prices feel impossible to manage when money is already tight. These tips might help.
San Francisco couple banned from parking car on their property
"To all of a sudden to be told you can't use something that we could use for years, it's startling," Ed Craine said.
Politics
More Politics
Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
House Jan. 6 committee announces next hearing for July 12
The committee has not yet announced a focus, or if there will be any witnesses.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Georgia grand jury investigating Trump wants testimony from Giuliani, Graham
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, is probing potential interference in the state's 2020 elections.
California's Newsom to Floridans in new ad: "Join us"
Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida.
Health
More Health
Health
Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Ice cream sold in Florida linked to listeria outbreak, CDC says
Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.
Bruce Murray on why soccer may be linked to brain damage
Murray, who retired in 1995 after multiple concussions and collisions, is speaking out about his own struggles with memory and why his days on the field may have caused CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Companies offering abortion travel benefits face privacy hurdles
Most big companies offering an abortion travel benefit will likely add it to existing health care plans, says expert.
Dangerous bacteria found in ground meat
A new Consumer Reports investigation found dangerous and potentially deadly bacteria in some ground meat sold in supermarkets around the U.S. Consumer Reports deputy editor for special projects Brian Vines joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the "alarming" findings, and offers tips for safely cooking and eating ground meat this summer grilling season.
World
More World
When will airlines be back on track?
Staffing shortages and weather delays disrupted thousands of flights over the July 4 holiday. It could take weeks for airlines to stabilize schedules.
Migrant semi-trailer survivor reveals what may have saved her life
Speaking by phone from her hospital bed, 20-year-old Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás said "people were yelling, some cried."
One family's wrenching decision to sell a girl into marriage for food
"I know I'm young," Nyekuoth Manyuan told CBS News. "But the food's been taken away, and I want my family to survive."
NATO allies sign accession protocols for Finland and Sweden
"We will be even stronger and our people will be even safer as we face the biggest security crisis in decades," NATO secretary general says.
Freeze-dried mice: How a new technique could help conserve species
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show in Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
"Into the Woods" returns to Broadway
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role starring in the revival of "Into The Woods" on Broadway. She speaks on the healing power of the show and its important messages.
Here Comes The Sun: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
How the "American Woman" guitar got back to its owner 46 years later
CBS News hears the unlikely story of how rock star Randy Bachman's got his favorite guitar back from the man himself, and the two others who made it happen.
Venice to impose fee on day-trippers to preserve historic city
In January, same-day tourists will be required to make reservations and pay to visit the historic lagoon city.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Science
More Science
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Freeze-dried mice: How a new technique could help conserve species
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Police search for motive in parade shooting
First-degree murder charges have been filed against the 21-year-old suspect in Monday’s mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ilinois. Police say the gunman planned his attack weeks in advance, and disguised himself as a woman to escape. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins us from Highland Park with the latest on the investigation.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
"We were trying to shield the kids": Mother recounts escaping parade shooting
Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
Independent probe to look into Akron police shooting
Eight Akron police officers involved in the deadly shooting of Jayland Walker are facing an independent state investigation in Ohio, a first for the department. Elise Preston reports.
Mother recounts escaping July 4 parade rampage
Adriana Diaz spoke with a mother of three young boys who was at the Highland Park parade with her family when a gunman opened fire. She described running from the gunfire and trying to protect her children from seeing the carnage.
Space
More Space
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell: Lonnie Bunch
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell sits down with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to talk about Independence Day, what history can teach Americans about divisive moments, and the development of museums honoring Latinos and women.
Police search for motive in parade shooting
First-degree murder charges have been filed against the 21-year-old suspect in Monday’s mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ilinois. Police say the gunman planned his attack weeks in advance, and disguised himself as a woman to escape. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins us from Highland Park with the latest on the investigation.
What are "red flag" laws?
In an attempt to prevent future mass shootings in the U.S., President Biden recently signed the bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, providing grants for states to implement "red flag" laws. But what are red flag laws, and how do they help?
The latest on the House Jan. 6 investigation
Tomorrow is the date the House committee investigating January 6 has asked former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to sit for an interview. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the committee's probe.
Next Jan. 6 hearing & more political news
The next hearing of the January 6 House select committee has been set for July 12. Plus, we get the latest from the White House on the economy and Brittney Griner. CBS News politics correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and Wall Street Journal congressional correspondent Natalie Andrews join "Red and Blue" to discuss these issues and more.