Hackers demand $70 million to end biggest known ransomware attack
Russia-linked group REvil infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries via software company Kaseya, experts say.
Russia-linked group REvil infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries via software company Kaseya, experts say.
The agency's newly launched facility is meant to serve as a gathering point for government and private sector cybersecurity experts.
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
The company indicated that "the vast majority of the company's facilities were operational" at the time of payment.
"Shutting down the pipeline was absolutely the right decision," CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers.
The FBI tracked and seized 63.7 bitcoins sent to hackers from the criminal group known as DarkSide.
The cyberattack is the third notable U.S. cyber breach in a single month.
Work has stopped at several U.S. meat processing plants after the world's largest meat producer was hit with a major cyberattack.
Colonial Pipeline says it has resumed normal operations following a ransomware attack that crippled the company's computer systems and led to a gasoline supply shortage across several states. Michael Daniel, CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what has been learned from the attack.
Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, says the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline should be a wake-up call about the risk of cyberthreats.
Motorists, especially in Southern states, are finding long lines at many stations. Some are out of gas. And prices could rise.
DarkSide cultivates a Robin Hood image of stealing from corporations and giving a cut to charity.
The Colonial Pipeline Company said the attack involves ransomware.
Attack "has the hallmarks of nation-state activity" and was designed to undermine trust in the vaccine, experts say.
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President Biden has been briefed on the attack.
One hacker decried "nonexistent and irresponsible" lack of security on cameras used inside hospitals, prisons and major companies.
While the hack doesn't pose the kind of national security threat as the more sophisticated SolarWinds campaign, it can be an existential threat for victims who didn't install the patch in time.
A South Korean lawmaker told reporters about a briefing by his nation's spy agency.
The hacker allegedly tried to change the sodium hydroxide in the water supply from about 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million.
Apple advised users to update devices after a researcher found a security threat.
Cybersecurity experts discuss the national security implications of the suspected Russian breach — a "cyber virus" — that has infected the computer systems of more than 18,000 private and government customers.
Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.
Senator Ron Wyden said the "full depth" of the Treasury hack "isn't known."
Cybersecurity experts say the economic, societal, and military impact of this hack cannot be overemphasized.
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
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.
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
The woman was apparently trying to park her vehicle and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes, police said
Trump's ownership stake in Trump Media & Technology group now stands at $5.7 billion, buoyed by a rise in the stock's price.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
There's a new way to enroll in TSA PreCheck and skip long airport security lines. Here is where it's offered.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Trump's ownership stake in Trump Media & Technology group now stands at $5.7 billion, buoyed by a rise in the stock's price.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
There's a new way to enroll in TSA PreCheck and skip long airport security lines. Here is where it's offered.
Friends will soon be able to bet against each other on who will win Skee-Ball.
One ex-Tesla employee's post about the shock of losing his job amid a round of layoffs is sparking a workplace debate.
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
A motion in the Minnesota Senate to call for the resignation of bemired DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell failed Tuesday. This came after a GOP-led effort to strip her of voting powers failed Monday.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
With economic development at the forefront, the Biden campaign is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to win over Black voters.
Some of the names coming up most consistently have been on Trump's list for months, while other candidates seem to be sliding out of favor.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
"Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most," former UFC champ Francis Ngannou said in a heartbreaking post.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
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.
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Four law enforcement officers were killed and another four injured during a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. A suspect was killed during the standoff, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest confirmed information.
Authorities say they may have stopped a serial killer from striking again, after a man confessed to murdering two women.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
The death of 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother who went missing over three years ago, has been officially declared a homicide, according to a newly released autopsy report. This revelation comes two years after prosecutors dropped murder charges against her husband just as he was about to stand trial.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
A group of pro-Palestinian protestors occupied Columbia's Hamilton Hall, which was also occupied by students protesting the Vietnam War in 1968. Protests have continued to crop up on college campuses throughout the U.S. Tom Hanson reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Haiti's transitional council moved Tuesday to select a new prime minister. The council is tasked with helping form a new government before a February 2026 deadline. Garry Pierre-Pierre, a journalist and founder of the Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more.
Americans seeking federal student loan forgiveness benefits must consolidate their loans before the midnight Tuesday deadline. Medora Lee, a USA Today money and personal finance reporter, joins CBS News with more.
Former President Donald Trump decried Judge Juan Merchan's contempt of court ruling Tuesday after Merchan found Trump had violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial against him. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Jericka Duncan report.