Greg Myre appears in the following:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Wants Entire U.S. Military Vaccinated By Mid-September
Monday, August 09, 2021
With COVID-19 vaccination rates in the military somewhat below the national average, Secretary of Defense LLoyd Austin says he wants all members of the U.S. military to be vaccinated by mid-September.
How The Olympic Medal Table Explains The World
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The medal table provides a concise lesson in world history for the past century, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline, and a country's overall standing on the international stage.
CIA Director Says He Is Escalating Efforts To Solve 'Havana Syndrome' Mystery
Thursday, July 22, 2021
In an NPR interview, William Burns says he has appointed a senior officer who led the hunt for Osama bin Laden to head the investigation into ailments that has afflicted U.S. officials worldwide.
With The U.S. Military Gone, The CIA Faces Tough Challenges In Afghanistan
Monday, July 12, 2021
The CIA and the military depend on each other in war zones like Afghanistan. Now that U.S. forces have pulled out almost entirely, the spy agency will have a harder time keeping tabs on the Taliban.
Hacks Are Prompting Calls For A Cyber Agreement, But Reaching One Would Be Tough
Friday, July 02, 2021
The recent ransomware attacks on U.S. industries have sparked renewed talk of an international cyber agreement that could set rules for what's permissible, and spell out sanctions for violators.
Donald Rumsfeld, Who Served Twice As Defense Secretary, Dies At 88
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld was the combative defense secretary under President George W. Bush, as the U.S. waged two of its longest and most controversial wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
UFO Report: No Sign Of Aliens, But 143 Mystery Objects Defy Explanation
Friday, June 25, 2021
The U.S. government report is the most substantial public effort to date to address decades of speculation about UFOs and whether the government had a role in concealing information.
Biden Tells Putin To Crackdown On Ransomware. What Are The Odds He Will?
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The president says the U.S. will respond if it keeps getting hit with cyber attacks linked to Russia. But Putin has shown little interest in combatting cyber crimes called 'ransomware-as-a-service.'
Cybersecurity Will Be A Key Topic Of Discussion Between Biden And Putin
Monday, June 14, 2021
Recent cybersecurity attacks in the U.S. were traced to Russian groups, who likely are known to the Kremlin.
How Bitcoin Has Fueled Ransomware Attacks
Thursday, June 10, 2021
If you're planning a multi-million dollar ransomware attack, there's really only one way to collect - with cryptocurrency. It's fast. It's easy. Best of all, it's largely anonymous and hard to trace.
As Cyberattacks Surge, Biden Is Seeking To Mount A Better Defense
Friday, June 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?
Meat-Packer JBS Expects To Operate At Near Full Capacity After Ransomware Attack
Thursday, June 03, 2021
JBS, the world's biggest meat-packing company, expects operations to be back near full capacity Thursday as it recovers from a ransomware attack. Groups with ties to Russia are blamed for the attack.
JBS Cyberattack Just The Latest Major Company To Be Shut Down By Hackers
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
The meat processing company JBS expects most operations to be restored Wednesday after a ransomware attack. It's the latest major company being shut down by apparent Russian criminal hackers.
Meat Supplier JBS Is The Lastest Company Hit With Ransomware Attack
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
JBS, the world's largest meat processor, has been hit by hackers, threatening the firm's operations in the U.S. and Australia. The case illustrates the growing threat hackers pose to key industries.
What Makes This Round Of Violence Between Israel And The Palestinians Different
Sunday, May 23, 2021
The latest Israeli-Palestinian fighting did not resolve any of the core issues in the decades-old dispute. But it did reveal several new dynamics likely to influence the conflict in the coming years.
Why An Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal Is No Longer A Top Priority For The U.S.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
There was a time when the U.S. believed an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal was critical to U.S. policy in the Middle East. These days, the goals are far more modest.
The U.S. Looks To Support The Afghan Military From 'Over The Horizon'
Monday, May 17, 2021
President Biden and the Pentagon say that after U.S. forces leave Afghanistan they will still assist that country from afar. But what precisely does that mean and can it be effective?
Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity In Wake Of Pipeline Hack
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Following a ransomware attack on a major U.S. pipeline, President Biden announced his broad plan to make both the U.S. government and private companies more secure against future cyber breaches.
FBI Says Darkside Ransomware Is Reponsible For Attack On U.S. Pipeline
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The Biden administration says cybercriminals in Russia are suspected in a ransomware attack on a gas pipeline. Yet this hack is very different from another big intrusion blamed on Russia last year.
Major Fuel Pipeline Remains Shut Down From Ongoing Ransomware Attack
Monday, May 10, 2021
A petroleum pipeline stretching from Texas to New York remains shut due to a ransomware attack. President Biden is calling for new infrastructure, yet the attack shows the threat to existing systems.