World Mar 12 Iran-linked hackers take aim at U.S. and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war By David Klepper, Associated Press
World Sep 20 Cyberattack disrupts systems at several major European airports, delaying travel A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems. By Pan Pylas, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
Politics Aug 09 Iran ramping up cyber activity apparently meant to influence U.S. election, Microsoft says U.S. intelligence officials say Russia continues to pose the greatest threat for election disinformation, while Iran is expanding its efforts and China is proceeding cautiously. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Nation Jun 24 Watch 6:25 Cyberattack on software company disrupts business at thousands of car dealerships Thousands of car dealers across North America have been forced to revert to pen and paper after a software company they rely on was hit by several cyberattacks. The outage has not only caused delays and inconveniences for customers, but… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas
Politics Jun 24 4 questions answered about the software cyberattacks affecting car dealerships For prospective car buyers, it's meant delays at dealerships or vehicle orders written up by hand. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
May 22 Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Estonia is seeing a rise in instances of sabotage, electronic warfare and spying. Kallas says not all nations see the attacks as interconnected, despite NATO's assertion that Russia is intensifying its campaign against the alliance from the Baltics to Britain. Continue reading
May 21 U.S. says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The agency on Monday issued an alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water. Continue reading
Feb 21 Biden signs executive order to boost cybersecurity at American ports By Colleen Long, Associated Press The new requirements are part of the federal government's focus on modernizing how critical infrastructure like power grids, ports and pipelines are protected. Continue reading
Jun 18 Microsoft says disruptions to its services in June were caused by cyberattacks By Frank Bajak, Associated Press In early June, sporadic but serious service disruptions plagued Microsoft's flagship office suite and cloud computing platform. Initially reticent to name the cause, Microsoft has now disclosed that DDoS attacks by a hacktivist group were to blame. Continue reading
Jun 15 Chinese hackers breached hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Word of the breach came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs for China this weekend as part of the Biden administration’s push to repair deteriorating ties between Washington and Beijing. Continue reading