Mar 30 Watch 6:06 Why ransomware attacks target local governments like Atlanta By PBS News Hour Nine days ago, a cyberattack brought Atlanta to a virtual standstill. Now the city says it is slowly making progress restoring its computer network. Officials have not said whether they paid a $51,000 ransom to a group known as SamSam,… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 5:12 How a sophisticated malware attack is wreaking havoc on Ukraine By PBS News Hour Governments and industries the world over are trying to deal with a new cyberattack, originating Tuesday in Ukraine and spreading rapidly through Europe and beyond. The new attack shows signs of greater technical sophistication than one in early May, but… Continue watching
May 15 Cyberattack has not affected U.S. government, White House says By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press A global cyberattack has now affected an estimated 300,000 machines in 150 countries. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 5:19 News Wrap: Cyberattack cripples institutions, companies around the world By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a massive cyberattack that infected computers with ransomware crippled major institutions and companies in scores of countries. Also, the Justice Department has issued a directive to federal prosecutors to seek tougher sentences for the vast… Continue watching
Apr 06 5 ways to become a smaller target for ransomware hackers By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hacking for ransom is on the rise — on pace to beat out last year's figures — and hits people where it hurts, locking them out of files, photos and critical records until they pay hackers a bounty… 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