U.K. police arrest suspect over alleged cyberattack impacting airports
Law enforcement in the United Kingdom said they've arrested a suspect in an alleged cyberattack that disrupted several European airports in recent days.
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Teen arrested in 2023 Las Vegas cyberattack
Hackers threw Las Vegas casinos into chaos in 2023, taking down some of the Strip's biggest names. Two years later, a teenager is accused of orchestrating the attack. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
European airports slowly get back online after cyberattack
Major airports in Brussels, London and Berlin were hit by disruptions to electronic systems that snarled up check-in and sent airline staffers trying options like handwriting boarding passes.
Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Cybercriminals hit some New Orleans area sheriff's office computer systems
An international cybercrime group is claiming responsibility for hacking the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and holding its tech system for ransom.
Cyberattack that crippled Nevada's systems reveals vulnerability of smaller agencies
Many people showed up at DMV offices across Nevada for their appointments this week only to learn the agency is closed.
Nevada cyberattack cripples public services
Hackers infiltrated government networks in Nevada, disrupting essential services across the state. Andres Gutierrez reports on what's being done to get systems back online.
Oregon man accused of operating "Rapper Bot" blamed for massive cyberattacks
Prosecutors said the network created by 22-year-old Ethan Foltz is "one of the most sophisticated and powerful DDoS-for-hire Botnets currently in existence."
How AI is ushering in a new era of cybercrime
Cybercriminals are increasingly weaponizing artificial intelligence, according to cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's "2025 Threat Hunting Report." Adam Meyers, senior vice president of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins "The Takeout" to explain how emerging technologies are changing cyberattacks as we know them.
Special National Guard unit for cyberattacks
The Minnesota National Guard's Cyber Protection Unit has been called in to help the city of St. Paul recover from a days-long cyber attack. Jonah Kaplan of CBS Minnesota reports.
Details on Microsoft SharePoint hack
A hack targeting Microsoft's SharePoint software was likely carried out by a single bad actor, researchers say. Andy Boyd, the former director of the CIA Center for Cyber Intelligence, joins with more.
Costly ransomware attacks could worsen
Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers.
Aflac says hackers may have stolen customers' personal information
The insurer said it stopped the intrusion after identifying suspicious activity on its U.S. network last week.
Public charging stations pose hacking risk
Public charging stations at airports could put travelers' personal information at risk. A cyber attack technique, "juice-jacking," is flying under the radar. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks down what it is and how to avoid it.
Russia's hack of U.S. election infrastructure
60 Minutes investigates Russia’s widespread cyberattack against state voting systems
A scary election night scenario
A former DHS official says he feared Russian hackers would manipulate unofficial vote results on election night in 2016.
DHS response to 2016 election cyberattack
A former DHS official says the agency built its playbook for the 2016 election cyberattack "from scratch."
Cuts to cybersecurity workers fuel safety concerns
A new report by cybersecurity firm Semperis shows more than 60% of water and electricity organizations in the U.S. and U.K. faced cyber attacks in the past year. Recent cuts to cybersecurity workers across U.S. agencies are also fueling safety concerns. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X
Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.
Crackdown on Chinese hacking network Silk Typhoon
The Justice Department began a crackdown on a Chinese hacking network known as Silk Typhoon. A newly unsealed indictment charges 12 Chinese nationals with a number of attacks on the U.S., including the Defense Department. Nicole Sganga has the story.
Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
How China is virtually spying on U.S. troops
Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media in an effort to get American military secrets, U.S. federal officials say. Jim Axelrod has more on the growing problem.
How a Georgia official took on a ransomware ring
2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For "Eye on America," Ash-har Quraishi has the inside story of how a public official in Atlanta stared down some of the world's most destructive cybercriminals.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
China's efforts to hack 2024 candidates
Federal officials say China-backed cybercriminals may be behind efforts to hack phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The hackers may have also targeted Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News' Nicole Sgana reports.
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Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Feds find more SIM cards in NJ after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Why is the U.S. heading toward a government shutdown?
The government will shut down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday if lawmakers do not reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Imelda strengthens into a hurricane off the Bahamas
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.
Dozens dead in the Philippines after 6.9-magnitude earthquake
An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 collapsed walls of houses and buildings late Tuesday in a central Philippine province.