World Jul 01 NSA discloses hacking methods it says are used by Russia U.S. and British agencies have disclosed hacking techniques they say are used by Russian intelligence to target hundreds of government agencies, energy companies and other organizations, amid a wave of devastating cyberattacks around the world. By Nomaan Merchant, Eric Tucker, Frank Bajak, Associated Press
World Jun 16 Watch 8:19 Exploring the issues affecting US-Russia relations and the future of diplomacy There was a lot at stake and a lot discussed Wednesday during President Joe Biden's meeting with Russia's president Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin explores the outcome of their summit with Fiona Hill. Hill served as senior director for European and… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 16 Watch 8:48 What high-profile hacking attacks say about cybersecurity Two major cybersecurity intrusions, each with global implications, are in the news. On Wednesday, hackers accessed high-profile Twitter accounts, using them to promote the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Also, three countries accused Russia of trying to steal research into a possible COVID-19…
Nation Jul 18 Watch 6:25 How FaceApp highlights a gap in U.S. privacy protections The growing popularity of FaceApp, a photo filter app that allows users to transform their features by adding or removing wrinkles, is sounding alarm bells among privacy advocates and lawmakers. There are questions about how the images of people's faces…
Oct 05 Watch 4:42 Report: Russia hacked NSA documents with aid from antivirus software By PBS NewsHour The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia obtained classified information about how the U.S. military protects its computer networks and conducts electronic spying. The breach occurred when data was stolen by an NSA contractor, then hacked by Russia. Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Dec 19 McCain sees Russian hacking as threat, Trump calls reports of such interference ‘ridiculous’ By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, on Sunday joined Democrats in calling for a special select committee to investigate foreign cyberattacks, putting him at odds with the incoming GOP president. Trump calls reports of Russian hacking "ridiculous."… Continue reading
Dec 18 Trump aides push back on suggestions of Russian interference By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press The CIA says U.S. intelligence agencies agree that Moscow was behind the cyber break-in of the Democratic National Committee. Continue reading
Dec 16 FBI backs CIA conclusion on Russian hacking motive, says Brennan in message By Josh Lederman and Bradley Klapper, Associated Press CIA Director John Brennan said in the message that "there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of Russian interference in our presidential election."… Continue reading