Adylkuzz hack, called larger than WannaCry, hits computers
Hundreds of thousands of computers around the world have been impacted by another malware attack that uses tools developed by the NSA
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Hundreds of thousands of computers around the world have been impacted by another malware attack that uses tools developed by the NSA
The Shadow Brokers unleashed an exploit that fueled a global ransomware attack. Now they say they've got more where that came from
NSA searches for and hoards internet exploits, but is it able to keep them out of enemies' hands?
The "WannaCry" ransomware attack should be a "wake-up call" for governments, Microsoft says
Ariel Castro showed no mercy as he was sentenced to life without parole for holding three women captive for a decade. During the hearing, one of his victims, Michelle Knight, spoke to him for the first time since his arrest; and, Six-year-old Sajad lost his sight when a bomb went off next to his home in Afghanistan. He was sent to North Carolina to live with an American family and undergo surgery to bring back his sight.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on NSA surveillance reform. Plus, a panel of experts.
Marilyn Tavenner formally apologized for the government's rollout of the Obamacare website during testimony on Capitol Hill but placed the blame on tardy contractors; and, a year after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the area, a large portion of Breezy Point residents are still rebuilding. While New York City received $648 million in housing recovery aid, no one in the close-knit Queens community has received any money.
Penn State has agreed to pay nearly $60 million to settle 26 claims of sexual abuse by the university's former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky; and, two years ago, Paul McCarthy began searching for an inexpensive yet functional prosthetic hand for his son Leon, who was born without fingers on one of his hands. McCarthy came across a video online with detailed instruction on how to use a 3-D printer to make a prosthetic hand for his son.
The hunt for murder-abduction suspect James Lee DiMaggio has ended. DiMaggio reportedly was fatally shot by authorities in Idaho. Hannah Anderson, the kidnapped teenage girl, was found safe; and, the small tourist town of Manitou Springs, Colorado is cleaning up after heavy rain on top of scorched ground triggered devastating mudslides that damaged dozens of homes and businesses.
The agency says it will now limit such collection to internet communications sent directly to or from a foreign target
After a leak revealed the U.S. had been spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cell phone, as well as tens of thousands of French phone records, Germany and France want the U.S. to sign a no-spying deal; and, John Gelalia's house was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, but his community chipped in to help him rebuild.
The Justice Department is suing US Airways and American Airlines to block a planned merger that would create the world's largest airline; and, a group of co-workers at the Ocean County maintenance garage have been playing the lottery together for years. This week an unlikely dream came true.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the rollout of Obamacare, the outrage over NSA surveillance, and a panel of experts.
Tom Drake, a former NSA senior executive, was indicted last year for espionage after leaking allegations to the media that the nation's largest intelligence organization had committed fraud, waste and abuse. Scott Pelley reports.
"Brutal dump" of NSA hacking tools includes data from financial institutions in Dubai, Kuwait and elsewhere
At a news conference Friday, President Obama defended surveillance programs exposed by NSA leaker Edward Snowden, but pledged more openness about operations; and, Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to meet Frank Kovac, whose hobby of star-gazing prompted him to build his own planetarium and open it as a business.
Two days after the Egyptian army and police broke up sit-ins of supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, protesters were out in force Friday; and, a "60 Minutes" investigation found that in February, members Alex Rodriguez's inner circle leaked names of other players suspected of using performance enhancing drugs.
The Free Syrian Army, a moderate group of fighters the United States supports, says it has not received "a single bullet" from America, and that while extremists are a minority, they remain powerful on the ground; and, Marc DiNardo was killed in the line of duty while working as a police detective in Jersey City. For the first time, his wife meets the Vietnam veteran whose life was saved by DiNardo's heart.
Much of Colorado has been under a red flag fire warning for days. There's been almost no rain in a month, and the fires are spreading so quickly that officials can't guarantee everyone got out. Kelly Werthmann reports; Also, a judge allowed 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan to be placed on the adult waiting list for a lung transplant, increasing her odds for potential life-saving surgery. Sarah underwent the procedure Wednesday. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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Miss the second half of the show? Watch Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and a panel with David Corn, Barton Gellman, Peggy Noonan and Rick Stengel discuss the latest on scandals plaguing the White House, Syria and more.
Amid allegations of Russia's meddling in the election and an FBI investigation of Russia ties, experts are raising questions about Mr. Trump's motivations and connections. Jim Axelrod reports.
Phoenix broke a record reaching 119 degrees and Las Vegas could break its record for longest streak of 115-degree days in heat wave out west; and, friends and family remember 21-year-old Andrew Pochter, an American college student from Maryland who was killed in Egypt during a violent protest.
Obama has pardoned prominent intel leaker Chelsea Manning, but unapologetic Snowden appears set to remain in Moscow -- and what about Julian Assange?
Sources tell CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is considering downsizing the office of the Director of National Intelligence. It oversees all federal intelligence agencies including the CIA, FBI and NSA. National Intelligence Director James Clapper is expected to meet with Mr. Trump Friday for a briefing on the Russian hacking. Jan Crawford reports.
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.
The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."
After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under DHS without help from Democrats.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
The so-called bellwether case is part of a broader group of sexual assault lawsuits filed against Uber in multiple jurisdictions around the country and is the third to go to trial.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under DHS without help from Democrats.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.
President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve by replacing Chair Jerome Powell with Kevin Warsh — but if the Senate doesn't confirm Warsh by next month, it's not clear who will run the nation's central bank.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
President Trump recently encouraged the U.K. to "drill baby, drill" in the oil-rich North Sea.
The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter D4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
Tim Cook announced he's stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years. Anna Rathbun, the CEO and founder of Grenadilla Advisory, joins with more.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced he is stepping down from his leadership role running one of the world's biggest companies. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Tim Cook, who has been with Apple for nearly three decades and has served as the company's CEO for 15 years, will step down in September and stay on as chairman. The tech giant announced Monday who will replace Cook. Jo Ling Kent reports.
After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Singer and songwriter D4vd is facing several charges linked to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. CBS News' Matt Gutman has the latest.
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will be in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday for trial. He is accused of third-degree rape. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
A Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured, during a shooting at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, officials confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. If convicted he could face the death penalty.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Kevin Warsh told GOP Sen. John Kennedy that he will not be President Trump's "human sock puppet" and will remain fully independent if he's confirmed as the chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to soon expire amid uncertainty over a new round of peace talks in Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation, but Iran has refused to confirm whether it will attend. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Business owners in the U.S. are reporting glitches and delays with the government's new tariff refund portal. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, voiced his concerns about Kevin Warsh's shifting stance on interest rates over the years. Van Hollen asked Warsh why he was in favor of lowering interest rates while inflation remained high.
Tim Cook announced he's stepping down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years. Anna Rathbun, the CEO and founder of Grenadilla Advisory, joins with more.