Science Sep 25 Hacks by autonomous AI agents raise thorny questions of legal accountability By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Sep 23 FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen employee data, compromised jobs website The FBI said Wednesday it was investigating a criminal hacking group's claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau's jobs website. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Science Sep 02 AI agents are hacking systems without any input from humans. How did we get here? AI agents are systems that work on their own to handle tasks for humans. They’ve recently made headlines for actions they’ve taken, such as hacking, without human supervision. By Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact
World Aug 03 Watch 6:32 What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit. Liz Landers discussed more with… By Liz Landers, Jackson Hudgins
World Dec 27 Chinese hacking campaign hit a 9th U.S. telecom firm, White House says A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said… By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Dec 04 Watch 4:13 Chinese hackers have infiltrated at least 8 U.S. telecom companies, White House says By Nick Schifrin The White House said that a broad Chinese hacking operation had infiltrated at least eight American telecommunications companies and that none of them have managed to remove the Chinese hackers from their systems. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Dec 04 At least 8 U.S. telecom firms were hit by China's hacking campaign, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Continue reading
Jan 31 Chinese hackers are determined to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI director Wray warns By Didi Tang, Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Chris Wray has told House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are busily targeting critical infrastructure inside the United States, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid and transportation systems. Continue reading
Jun 16 China calls hacking report 'far-fetched,' accuses the U.S. of cyberattacks By Associated Press The Mandiant report came ahead of a visit to Beijing by Secretary of State Antony Blinken aimed at repairing relations that have been strained by disputes over human rights, security and other issues. Continue reading
Nov 09 U.S. vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say By Nomaan Merchant, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press No digital intrusions are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote. Officials on Election Day kept close watch for domestic and foreign threats. Continue reading