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Ukraine invasion — explained
Professor Rain Ottis leads a Locked Shield Excercise at Hilton Tallinn Park.

Estonia hosts NATO-led cyber war games, with one eye on Russia

May 02, 2022
Estonia is host to one of the world's largest annual interactive cybersecurity drills. Russia is always considered the main threat, but this year, the war in Ukraine has only added to the stakes.
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Technology
A flag of the International Committee of the Red Cross flutters above the humanitarian organization's headquarters in Geneva on Sept. 29, 2021. The ICRC is pleading with hackers to keep stolen data confidential.

Cyberattack on Red Cross compromised sensitive data on over 515,000 vulnerable people

Jan 20, 2022
The attack targeted a contractor in Switzerland that was storing the data. The Red Cross has been forced to halt a program that reunites families torn apart by violence, migration or other tragedies.
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Technology
A researcher recently found a vulnerability in a piece of software called Log4j, which is used in the programming language Java and essentially creates a log of activity that can enable a hacker to take over a device.

Companies scramble to defend against newly discovered 'Log4j' digital flaw

Dec 14, 2021
The vulnerability was publicly disclosed last week in an unexpected way — through the popular game Minecraft. Embedded in a common software tool, it could potentially impact billions of devices.
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National Security
A virtual conference hosted by the White House includes 'like-minded' nations that are all facing challenges with ransomware.

White House brings together 30 nations to combat ransomware

Oct 13, 2021
The White House is hosting a virtual conference with countries from Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates to look for ways to fight ongoing ransomware attacks across borders.
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Fuel holding tanks are pictured at Colonial Pipeline's Dorsey Junction Station in Woodbine, Maryland in May 2021, the month that a cyberattack disrupted gas supply to the eastern U.S. for several days.

Biden Pushes Cybersecurity Upgrades For Critical Infrastructure After Recent Hacks

Jul 28, 2021
President Biden signed a directive aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems like energy and food — but it's up to private companies to actually follow those standards.
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National Security
An alert on a suspected attack by state-backed Chinese hackers from the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in April.

The U.S. Has Formally Accused China Of A Massive Cyberattack On Microsoft

Jul 19, 2021
The Biden administration, backed by U.S. allies, is publicly calling out Beijing for an attack this year on Microsoft's Exchange email server software that targeted computers worldwide.
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National Security
FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna and Microsoft President Brad Smith testify during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Feb. 23, in Washington, D.C. The hearing focused on the 2020 cyberattack that resul

As Cyber Attacks Surge, Biden Seeks To Mount A Better Defense

Jun 04, 2021
Russian spies have penetrated U.S. government computer networks. Russian criminals have hit the U.S. gasoline and meat supplies. Can the president figure out how to stop the non-stop intrusions?
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National Security
Hackers used the U.S. Agency for International Development's email marketing account to send messages that looked legitimate — but links in the email exposed recipients to malicious software, Microsoft says.

What We Know About The Apparent Russian Hack Exploiting A U.S. Aid Agency

May 28, 2021
Screenshots of the malicious email show that it purports to be a special alert from the government. "Donald Trump has published new documents on election fraud," the message declares.
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Energy
The shut down of the Colonial Pipeline following a cyberattack is prompting speculation about what could happen to gasoline and diesel prices ahead of Memorial Day.

An Extended Pipeline Shutdown Could Impact Gas Prices In Southeast U.S.

May 09, 2021
Colonial Pipeline has not set a timetable for restoring full service. If the shutdown continues several days, it could affect gas prices in the Southeast, experts say.
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National Security
Traffic on I-95 passes oil storage tanks owned by the Colonial Pipeline Co. in Linden, N.J. An cybersecurity attack has shut down Colonial Pipeline, a major transporter of gasoline along the East Coast.

Cybersecurity Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline

May 08, 2021
An attack shuts down Colonial Pipeline, a major transporter of gasoline along the East Coast. A security analyst says the event shows the vulnerability of key elements of the nation's infrastructure.
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Hackers Claim To Have Posted Nevada School District Data

Sep 29, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A computer hacker group has claimed it uploaded information stolen from a Nevada school district to a website.

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Technology
Twitter says it is "embarrassed" about the cybersecurity breach earlier this week that targeted several of its most prominent users.

'We're Embarrassed': Twitter Says High-Profile Hack Hit 130 Users

Jul 18, 2020
Up to eight accounts had their private information compromised in the breach earlier this week, according to Twitter. Joe Biden, Elon Musk and Kanye West were among the users targeted.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
The Democracy Live home page is displayed on an Apple laptop computer. The company is administering a ballot return system for disabled voters in West Virginia, Delaware, and potentially New Jersey.

States Expand Internet Voting Experiments Amid Pandemic, Raising Security Fears

Apr 28, 2020
Voters with disabilities, as well as those who serve in the military and live overseas could cast ballots via their phone or home computer even as security experts warn the technology can't be trusted.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Zoom is wildly popular, but it's now under scrutiny for security and privacy issues.

A Must For Millions, Zoom Has A Dark Side — And An FBI Warning

Apr 03, 2020
Federal and state law enforcement are asking questions about Zoom's security and privacy policies, as millions flock to the videoconferencing service for meetings, classes and social gatherings.
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2020 Election: Secure Your Vote
Security experts are urging U.S. political candidates to focus more on cybersecurity to avoid embarrassing or damaging hacks.

2020 Political Campaigns Are Trying To Avoid A 2016-Style Hack

Jan 28, 2020
Four years after Russians hacked the Clinton campaign's emails, political candidates are scrambling to beef up their defenses against cyberattacks. Many politicians haven't updated their security.
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National Security
Sandra Joyce, the head of global intelligence at the cybersecurity firm FireEye, speaks at the company's Cyber Defense Summit in 2018. Private tech companies are increasingly taking the lead in reporting information about suspected attacks by foreign act

Tech Companies Take A Leading Role In Warning Of Foreign Cyber Threats

Jan 23, 2020
U.S. cybersecurity firms are making headlines with reports of online attacks by Russia and other foreign actors. Why are tech companies taking the lead, rather than the U.S. government?
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Life Kit
The phone of Jeff Bezos allegedly was hacked via a WhatsApp account held by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Don't Be Like Jeff Bezos. Here's How To Keep Your Phone Safe From Hackers

Jan 23, 2020
The world's richest man and high-tech mastermind, Jeff Bezos, allegedly was hacked by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. What do you need to know to protect your phone from perhaps less royal attacks?
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Technology
Experts say Iran may retaliate for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, its top military leader, with cyberattacks on American companies.

Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

Jan 21, 2020
After the U.S. killed Iran's top military leader, government officials and security experts say Iran could retaliate with cyberattacks ranging from destroying data to defacing websites.
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National Security
Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, who leads the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, testifies on Capitol Hill in January. Nakasone has been calling for the U.S. to take a harder line against rivals in cyberspace. He said the U.S. sent three Cyber Com

The U.S. Pledges A Harder Line In Cyberspace — And Drops Some Hints

Mar 26, 2019
Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of the secretive National Security Agency and Cyber Command, is promising more aggressive cybermeasures against rivals. And he's talking about it — at least a little.
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State Launches Effort To Encourage Young Women To Pursue Careers In Cybersecurity

Feb 19, 2019

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has announced an initiative to provide young women in high school and college with an opportunity to learn and develop cybersecurity skills and explore a possible career in the field. 

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Shutdown Makes Government Websites More Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say

Jan 20, 2019
The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more likely security breaches of government websites become, cyber specialists say. And it could lead to security problems long after the government reopens.
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Europe
German Green party co-chief Robert Habeck has said goodbye to Twitter and Facebook.

'Bye Bye Twitter Und Facebook': German Green Party Chief Quits Social Media

Jan 08, 2019
Robert Habeck says he left Twitter after he was hacked, but he also says the platform has made him more "polemic".
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Technology

100 Million Quora Users Affected By 'Malicious' Data Breach

Dec 03, 2018
Adam D'Angelo, the CEO of the question-and-answer website, said the exposed data ranged from email addresses to direct messages. The company is notifying affected users and law enforcement.
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Technology
Marriott said that for 327 million guests of its Starwood network, which includes Westin hotels like this one near San Francisco, the compromised data includes dates of birth and passport numbers.

Marriott Says Up To 500 Million Customers' Data Stolen In Breach

Nov 30, 2018
The hotel giant said information on up to 500 million customers worldwide was exposed in a breach of its Starwood reservation database. The data includes dates of birth and passport numbers.
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Rep. Rosen Introduces Bill To Create Cybersecurity Grant Program

Sep 14, 2018

This week U.S. Representative Jacky Rosen introduced legislation to create a grant program in the Labor Department to support the creation of apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.

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