Cyberattacks

Follow the latest Cyberattacks news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Jul 16, 12:40 PM ET
Cyberattacks inflict deep harm at technology-rich schools
The FBI says cyberattacks have become common at schools.
Jul 16, 12:40 PM ET
Jun 27, 2:40 PM ET
Baltimore approves $10M in funding for cyber attack relief
Baltimore City officials approved using $10 million in excess revenue to cover the ongoing cost of the cyber attacks that immobilized some of the city's systems almost two months ago
Jun 27, 2:40 PM ET
Jan 3, 12:22 PM ET
'No company which can't be hacked': The remote Romanian town dubbed 'Hackerville'
Ramnicu Valcea, Romania, has earned a reputation for being a hacker breeding ground, both those who break into systems and steal information, as well as those trying to stop them.
Jan 3, 12:22 PM ET
Oct 10, 3:41 PM ET
DHS chief: America facing 'pandemic' of cyber threats from Russia and elsewhere
DHS Secretary Nielsen and FBI Director Wray are testifying to the Senate today.
Oct 10, 3:41 PM ET
Mar 23, 11:15 AM ET
Cyberattackers strike city of Atlanta
The city of Atlanta's computer network was targeted today by hackers demanding ransom, prompting an investigation by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, officials said.
Mar 23, 11:15 AM ET
Mar 23, 10:56 AM ET
Cyberattackers strike city of Atlanta
The mayor of Atlanta said her city was the target of a cyberattack today.
Mar 23, 10:56 AM ET
Aug 1, 4:07 PM ET
HBO is facing a major cyber attack
Hackers bragged about stealing HBO programing including written material from upcoming "Game of Thrones" episode.
Aug 1, 4:07 PM ET
Aug 1, 4:04 PM ET
HBO hit by major hack
HBO CEO Richard Pepler told employees in an email obtained by ABC News that the hack "resulted in some stolen proprietary information, including some of our programming."
Aug 1, 4:04 PM ET
Jun 30, 1:07 PM ET
Fears of hackers targeting hospitals, medical devices
"Nightline" was on-site for the first-ever hospital cyber attack simulation designed to help doctors prepare for what cybersecurity experts say is a very real threat.
Jun 30, 1:07 PM ET
Jun 30, 8:22 AM ET
Who's disrupted by the latest global cyberattack
A massive cyberattack that seizes computers and demands ransom to regain access hit companies in the United States and elsewhere around the world this week.
Jun 30, 8:22 AM ET
Jun 29, 11:29 PM ET
Fears of hackers targeting US hospitals, medical devices for cyber attacks
Experts are warning that not only is the randsomware problem getting worse, but hospital computers and medical devices are vulnerable to hacking.
Jun 29, 11:29 PM ET
Jun 28, 10:15 PM ET
What we know about the kill switch in Petya ransomware attack
U.S. researcher has found a temporary "vaccine" against the attack.
Jun 28, 10:15 PM ET
Jun 28, 8:29 PM ET
Massive cyberattack spreads ransomware across Europe, US
A massive ransomware attack struck computers across Europe Tuesday, affecting major companies in Russia and Ukraine as well as the world's largest shipping firm, Maersk.
Jun 28, 8:29 PM ET
Jun 28, 4:24 PM ET
At least 1 US nuclear plant's computer system was hacked
There was no evidence that sensitive or operational systems were breached.
Jun 28, 4:24 PM ET
Jun 28, 11:41 AM ET
Tens of thousands of computers hit by global cyberattack
Ransomware has spread throughout four continents and affected networks of several major U.S. companies.
Jun 28, 11:41 AM ET
Jun 28, 5:15 AM ET
New cyberattack freezes computers across the globe
The 'Petya' ransomware spread throughout networks in Europe and affected several major U.S. companies on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 5:15 AM ET
Jun 27, 6:13 PM ET
Trail of ransomware attacks could lead to North Korea
Researchers identified code used in WannaCry that appeared in other attacks linked to North Korea.
Jun 27, 6:13 PM ET
May 16, 11:35 AM ET
Trail of global cyberattack could lead to North Korea
Researchers pointed to a piece of code suggesting North Korean involvement.
May 16, 11:35 AM ET
May 16, 2:56 AM ET
A timeline of the WannaCry cyberattack
By Monday, the attack had hit more than 200 organizations in 150 countries.
May 16, 2:56 AM ET
May 16, 2:44 AM ET
News analysis: 4 takeaways from the WannaCry cyberattack
Governments and companies have failed to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
May 16, 2:44 AM ET
May 16, 1:16 AM ET
Hospitals remain key targets as ransomware attacks expected to increase
The British National Health Service was attacked with "WannaCry" ransomware.
May 16, 1:16 AM ET
May 16, 12:31 AM ET
What the WannaCry cyberattack means for the US
ABC News' Amna Nawaz interviews chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross on the growing fears of a worldwide cyberattack.
May 16, 12:31 AM ET
May 15, 7:06 PM ET
Unprecedented global cyberattack is 'an urgent call' to action, homeland security adviser says
Attack has affected more than 200,000 organization around the world.
May 15, 7:06 PM ET
May 15, 12:19 PM ET
Number of cyberattack victims in Europe not rising as feared: Europol
A spokesperson from Europol said the attack appears to have been stabilized.
May 15, 12:19 PM ET
May 15, 11:35 AM ET
Law enforcement officials fear second wave of cyberattacks
Ransomware spread throughout six continents before researchers discovered 'kill switch'.
May 15, 11:35 AM ET