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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.
In The CIA's 1st Plot Against The Castros, Fidel Wasn't The Target
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
Exploding cigars. Poisoned pens. The CIA had lots of failed plots to kill Cuban leader Fidel Castro. But the first such plan was directed at his brother Raúl, who just retired at age 89.
In The Ransomware Battle, Cybercriminals Have The Upper Hand
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Hackers say they've seized computer records from the Washington, D.C., police and are demanding ransom. As ransomware groups keep getting more sophisticated, law enforcement is struggling to keep up.
Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan Does Not Mean Conflict Will End In Country
Friday, April 16, 2021
President Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan raises questions about whether the Afghan government and the Taliban will work a political deal or keep fighting on the battlefield.
Biden's National Security Team Lists Leading Threats, With China At The Top
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The intelligence community views four countries as posing the main security challenges over the next year: China, followed by Russia, Iran and North Korea.
After A Major Hack, U.S. Looks To Fix A Cyber 'Blind Spot'
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
By law, the government can't monitor domestic Internet traffic. Hackers suspected of being Russian exploited this blind spot by disguising their origins and working through unwitting U.S. companies.
As Bad Information Spreads, Florida Schools Seek To Teach 'Digital Literacy'
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Many Florida high schools now teach a cybersecurity program. There's a larger plan to help students figure out what is and isn't true online. Organizers hope it will become a nationwide model.
Russia's Efforts At Information Warfare Against The West Continue
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Russia is currently in a battle against the West, aggressively promoting Sputnik V to Europe and other regions and conducting sophisticated hacking efforts, most recently through Solarwinds.
Intelligence Report: Russia Tried To Help Trump In 2020 Election
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The report says Russian leader Vladimir Putin authorized a campaign to assist former President Donald Trump and undermine Joe Biden, though it was not on the same scale as Moscow's efforts in 2016.
An Old Debate Renewed: Does The U.S. Now Need A Domestic Terrorism Law?
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
With all the talk about domestic terrorism, you might assume there's a law against it. There's not. The storming of the Capitol has again raised the question about whether one is needed.
Avril Haines Takes Over As Intelligence Chief At 'A Challenging Time'
Sunday, February 28, 2021
As Haines sat down for an interview with NPR, her aides handed out a declassified report blaming Saudi Arabia's crown prince for a brutal killing.
White House Report: Saudi Crown Prince Approved Journalist Jamal Khashoggi's Killing
Friday, February 26, 2021
The Biden administration has released a two-page summary saying that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. Intelligence: Saudi Crown Prince Approved Operation To Kill Jamal Khashoggi
Friday, February 26, 2021
Khashoggi was killed during a visit to the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in 2018. The report is expected to damage the already complicated relations between the traditional allies.
CIA Nominee William Burns Talks Tough On China
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Burns said his top priority as spy chief would be a rising China. He received strong bipartisan support in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee and was widely expected to be confirmed.
China Wants Your Data — And May Already Have It
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
When COVID hit, a Chinese firm offered to set up testing labs in the U.S., which could have given it access to DNA data. The U.S. says this is part of China's effort to collect mass data on Americans.
Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy
Friday, February 12, 2021
President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.
DHS Warns Of Heightened Threats From Violent Domestic Extremists
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security is warning about the threat of an attack by domestic extremists. The department says the recent mob assault on the U.S. Capitol may have emboldened radical groups.
Biden's National Security, Foreign Policy Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden's top picks for national security and foreign policy positions face Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday. They will be questioned on a range of challenges facing the U.S.