Dec 12 Watch To deny Russian involvement in the election is to deny fact, says Sen. Reed By PBS News Hour Amid growing concerns about Russian influence in the election -- including a conclusion by the CIA on Russia’s motivations -- a bipartisan group of senators has called for a serious congressional investigation into the cyberattacks. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Continue watching
Dec 11 Republican senators join Dems to condemn Russian political hacking By Associated Press John McCain, Chuck Schumer and others said in a joint statement Sunday that the CIA's report of Russia's efforts in the election "should alarm every American."… Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Obama orders review of campaign cyberattacks By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Obama has ordered a full review of cyberattacks during the presidential campaign, according to the White House. A number of Democrats have complained that Russian hacking was intended to assist the now president-elect. Also,… Continue watching
Oct 08 U.S. turns up heat on Russia as ties deteriorate By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Obama administration accused Russia of hacking of American political sites to try to interfere in the upcoming presidential election. Continue reading
Mar 24 Banks, dam targeted by Iranian hackers, U.S. says; 7 charged By Tami Abdollah and Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seven hackers tied to the Iranian government were charged Thursday in a series of punishing cyberattacks on dozens of banks and a small dam outside New York City, intrusions that reached into America's infrastructure and disrupted the financial… Continue reading
Mar 09 Security experts conduct a drill to stop cyberattacks By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press The moment a U.S. official pressed a computer key, dozens of security experts who gathered in an underground control room girded themselves for cyberattacks. Continue reading
Feb 29 Watch 7:42 Ransomware attack takes down LA hospital for hours By PBS News Hour One of the greatest threats to private cybersecurity today is ransomware -- a cyberattack that blocks access to a computer until the hacker is paid a ransom. The problem recently took on new urgency when a hospital in Los Angeles… Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch 6:54 Is America completely unprepared for a power grid cyberattack? By PBS News Hour We’re aware of the risk of hacks that result in theft and espionage, but what about a devastating cyberattack on the power grid? In his new book, “Lights Out,” Ted Koppel argues that not only is this a distinct possibility,… Continue watching
Apr 01 Obama creates first sanctions program against cybercriminals By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press President Barack Obama on Wednesday authorized a new U.S. government approach to deterring cyberattacks: financial sanctions against malicious overseas hackers and companies that knowingly benefit from the fruits of cyberespionage. Continue reading
Feb 13 Obama to focus on cybersecurity in heart of Silicon Valley By Darlene Superville, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Responding to unprecedented data breaches and cyberattacks, President Barack Obama is trying to spark alliances between policymakers who want to regulate the online world and tech innovators who traditionally shun Beltway bureaucracies. Continue reading