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April 23, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know
Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses
April 23, 2024 at 10:54 PM
April 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
UK police say they disrupted cyber fraud network that stole personal data from thousands
Police in London say they have infiltrated and disrupted a website that allowed international cyber fraudsters to trick up to 70,000 British victims into revealing personal information such as bank account details and passwords
April 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
April 17, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Cyberattack hits New York state government's bill drafting office
The New York state Legislature’s bill drafting office has been hit with an apparent cyberattack
April 17, 2024 at 7:58 PM
April 17, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Emergency services a likely target for cyberattacks, warns DHS
Emergency services are increasingly likely targets for cyberattacks, warns the Department of Homeland Security.
April 17, 2024 at 6:09 PM
April 4, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Brooklyn prosecutors target 'pig butchering' crypto scam that cost victims millions
Brooklyn-based victims were scammed out of $5 million after they were convinced to invest in cryptocurrency.
April 4, 2024 at 8:08 PM
April 2, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Tips on protecting consumer identity in light of AT&T data breach
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef spoke with Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak on what customers can do if their data was compromised in the AT&T data leak.
April 2, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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AT&T dark web data leak of over 70 million current, former customers
The telecom giant says over 70 million current and former AT&T customers from 2019 or earlier had their personal information leaked onto the dark web.
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US sanctions, indicts China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
The United States has sanctioned China-based hackers for allegedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, the Treasury Department announced Monday.
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Viral TikTok star, financial columnist among those caught up in deceptive schemes
"Impact x Nightline" takes a look at some of the most sensational stories of people getting played by phony people online.
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UnitedHealth Group recovering from significant cyberattack: CEO
The UnitedHealth Group said it is making progress in its recovery from one of the worst cyberattacks on a health care system in United States history.
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Russian state-backed hackers breached Microsoft's core software systems, company says
A Russian state-backed group that Microsoft said hacked into its corporate email accounts was able to gain access to its core software systems, the company said.
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Russian hackers using 'compromised' internet routers for cyber operations, US, international law enforcement warn
In a new cyber alert, the FBI and its international partners warn that Russians are exploiting Ubiquiti EdgeRouters and using their default credentials to hack into them.
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Cyberattack on major health insurer
ABC News’ Lionel Moise spoke with cybersecurity expert and www.sugarshot.io co-founder Scott Spiro about the breach and how it’s affecting patients.
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Pharmacies still facing disruptions after health care network cyberattack
Thousands of pharmacies are struggling to fill prescription drug orders because they use Change Healthcare's network to verify insurance coverage.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police targeted in 'alarming' cyberattack
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police launched a criminal investigation into what happened and how their systems were able to be breached, the agency told ABC News.
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Chinese hackers spent up to 5 years in US networks: Cyber officials
Hackers from China spent up to five years in U.S. networks as part of a cyber operation that targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, law enforcement agencies said.
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FBI looking into cyberattack at Chicago children's hospital
Lurie Children's Hospital was hit with a cybersecurity incident that's caused network outages to its electronic records and communications systems.
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China looks to ‘wreak havoc in US
Intelligence leaders are warning that the country's civilian infrastructure, including water and power systems, is vulnerable to hackers now working on behalf of the Chinese government.
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DOJ disrupts Chinese hacker effort to use malware to hijack US-based routers
The 'Volt Typhoon" operation targeted U.S. infrastructure, the FBI director said
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China's hackers are preparing to 'wreak havoc' and 'cause real world harm' to Americans: FBI director
China's hackers are preparing to "wreak havoc" and "cause real world harm" to Americans, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Wednesday.
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Microsoft executives’ emails hacked by group tied to Russian intelligence
Microsoft said its security team detected the attack earlier in January and identified the hacker as the Russian state-sponsored hacker group “Midnight Blizzard.”
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Microsoft corporate emails hacked by Russian-backed group, company says
Microsoft revealed that the Russian-backed hacker group Midnight Blizzard infiltrated a "small percentage" of the company's corporate email accounts.
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Missing foreign exchange student found safe inside tent in Utah in 'cyber kidnapping': Police
A foreign exchange student who disappeared in an alleged cyber kidnapping was found safe inside a tent on a Utah mountainside following a dayslong search, police said.
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Michigan health system reports 2nd data breach, affecting more than 1M patients
Corewell Health, a Michigan health system, reported a data breach among a vendor that may have exposed personal and medical data of more than 1 million patients.
4 months ago
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Mortgage giant Mr. Cooper hit with cyberattack possibly affecting more than 14 million customers
The company said it involves "substantially all of our current and former customers" sensitive personal information.
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Cyberattack caused 'temporary disruption' to Staples online ordering
Office retail company Staples was hit with a cyberattack, the company announced in a post on their website Thursday.
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Cyberattack caused 'temporary disruption' to Staples online ordering
It is unclear what type of cyberattack occurred.
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New Jersey health system says outages are likely result of cyber attack
A New Jersey health system says its recent outages are likely the result of a cyberware attack, the latest health care organization to be a victim of such attacks.
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Cyberattack affects hospitals in multiple states
A ransomware attack hit Ardent Health Services, which operates 30 hospitals in six states.
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Iranian-backed hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack on water system
The attack targeted part of the system near Pittsburgh that was made by an Israeli company.
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Western Pennsylvania water system involved in cyberattack
Iranian-based hackers claimed they targeted part of the Aliquippa water system because it uses software developed by an Israeli company.
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Water system cyberattack threat
A cyber group backed by Iran has claimed responsibility for taking partial control of a water treatment plant in Pennsylvania. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally has details.
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Cybercriminals targeting US on behalf of North Korea: Report
A new report details alleged funding mechanism of North Korean cyber espionage.
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Pro-Russia hackers claim responsibility for crashing British royal family's website
Pro-Russia hackers have claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that crashed the British royal family's website over the weekend.
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Las Vegas struggles to get back online after cyber attack
MGM Resorts have systems down after being targeted by a hacker a week ago. The disruptions have resulted in a cyber investigation by the FBI.
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Business headlines: Clorox warns customers to expect shortages on some of its products
ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous breaks down the new warning from Clorox after a cyber-attack.
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Clorox warns of product shortage after August cyberattack
An August cyberattack on Clorox caused "wide-scale disruptions" in its operations, which could mean product delays and shortages, according to a securities filing Monday.
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Clorox warns cyberattack could lead to product delays, shortages
An August cyberattack on Clorox caused "wide-scale disruptions" in its operations, which could mean product delays and shortages, according to a securities filing Monday.
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Cyberattack could lead Clorox shortage
An August cyberattack on Clorox caused "wide-scale disruptions" in its operations, which could mean product delays and shortages, according to a securities filing.
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MGM reeling from cyber 'chaos' 5 days after attack as Caesars Entertainment says it was hacked too
MGM Resorts International said Thursday that it is still working to resolve issues from a cyberattack as another major resort operation said it was targeted too.
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Vegas casino hackers threaten new cyberattacks
Hackers targeting hotels and casinos in Las Vegas are threatening to do more damage unless their demands are met.
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Massive cyberattack targets hotels and casinos in Las Vegas
MGM properties says the hack crippled key cards, slot machines and ATMs at nearly a dozen of its resorts and casinos on the Strip.
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Cyberattack cripples major Las Vegas resorts
MGM Resorts International said on Thursday it is still working to resolve issues after Sunday's attack while Caesars Entertainment acknowledged it was also the target of a cyberattack.
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Las Vegas hotels still reeling from cyberattack
A shadow hacker group is claiming responsibility for the attack on MGM hotels boasting how easily they crippled the company.
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Cyberattack shuts down IT systems at MGM hotels in Las Vegas
IT systems at several major hotels along the casino strip were in the dark following a cyberattack on their computers, MGM hotel officials said.
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Cyberattack shuts down IT systems at MGM hotels in Las Vegas
IT systems at several major hotels along the casino strip were in the dark following a cyberattack on their computers, MGM hotel officials said.
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9 Russians charged with cyberattacks targeting US companies
The Justice Department earlier this week charged nine Russian nationals who they say used Russian-based malware in cyberattacks to steal money from U.S. companies.
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US ambassador to China and high level diplomat in East Asia targeted in recent cyberattack: Sources
The U.S. ambassador to China and the State Department’s Assistant Secretary for East Asia Daniel Kritenbrink’s email accounts were breached by China-based hackers.
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Cybersecurity labels planned for smart devices
The White House has announced a plan to place labels on internet-connected devices that meet security standards set by the federal government.
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US government agencies hit by cyberattack, official says
U.S. government networks were hit by a cyberattack affecting several federal agencies, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly confirmed on Thursday.
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