Nation Mar 07 How a cyberattack crippled the U.S. health care system By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow
Politics Jan 02 States and Congress scramble to secure water systems against cyberattacks The danger, officials say, is hackers gaining control of automated equipment to shut down pumps that supply drinking water or contaminate drinking water by reprogramming automated chemical treatments. By Marc Levy, Associated Press
World Dec 18 Suspected cyberattack renders most gas stations in Iran out of service In recent years, Iran has seen a series of cyberattacks on its filling stations, railway system and industries. Surveillance cameras in government buildings, including prisons, have also been hacked in the past. By Associated Press
Nation Apr 01 Our private health information may be the target of a cyberattack. Are U.S. hospitals ready? Given the scale of the threat, and a sharp uptick in recent years in cyber crime targeting medical institutions, experts say it’s time for the health care industry to beef up protection. By Hannah Grabenstein
Nation Feb 22 Watch 8:36 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the threat of Russian cyberattacks With President Biden's announcement Tuesday that new sanctions are being imposed on Russia, concerns are growing that Moscow could retaliate, including with potential cyberattack against the United States. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Saher Khan
Feb 15 WATCH: White House says they haven’t found the source of Ukraine cyber attacks By Associated Press The White House says it has not yet determined responsibility for the cyber attacks Tuesday on Ukrainian government websites and banks, among other critical computer systems. Continue reading
Feb 15 Cyberattacks take down Ukrainian government and bank websites By Associated Press Authorities in Ukraine say a series of cyberattacks have knocked the websites of government agencies and major banks in the country offline. Continue reading
Jul 02 Ransomware hits hundreds of U.S. companies, security firm says By Frank Bajak, Eric Tucker, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press A ransomware attack paralyzed the networks of at least 200 U.S. companies on Friday, according to a cybersecurity researcher whose company was responding to the incident. Continue reading
May 13 Gas crunch continues across much of U.S. after pipeline hack By Tom Foreman Jr., Jeff Martin, Ben Finley, Associated Press Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline says the gas is flowing again but it could take days before it's totally back to normal. A cybersecurity attack forced a temporary shutdown and panic-buying that drained supplies. Continue reading
May 10 Cyberattack on U.S. pipeline is linked to criminal gang known as DarkSide By Associated Press The pipeline, operated by Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline, carries gasoline and other fuel from Texas to the Northeast. Continue reading