U.S. Warning: Iranian Hackers Hitting Gov Agencies With Cyber Attacks

An IT researchers shows on a giant screen a computer infected by a ransomware

Adam Kredo
June 28, 2019 3:25 PM

The American government sent an internal warning to federal agencies on Friday disclosing a rise "in malicious cyber activity" by Iranian regime hackers who are threatening sensitive computer systems, according to a copy of the warning obtained by the Free Beacon.

Clinton Suggests Russian Interference in 2016 Election Was a ‘Cyber 9/11’

Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the 2017 Stephan Weiss Apple Awards on June 7, 2017 in New York City. / Getty Images

Katelyn Caralle
October 16, 2017 11:28 AM

Hillary Clinton said Sunday evening that Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election was an incident of such magnitude and overall consequence that it equated to a "cyber 9/11."

Jeh Johnson: No Evidence That Ballots Altered, Votes Suppressed Through Cyber Attack in 2016 Election

Katelyn Caralle
September 29, 2017 10:36 AM

Experts Say Medical Care Next Big Cyber Threat

Panelists discuss risks posed by new 'Internet of Bodies'

Charles Fain Lehman
September 24, 2017 5:00 AM

"Medical care is the next cyber warfare," technologist Janine Medina explained Thursday at a panel on the cybersecurity problems posed by the emerging prevalence of internet-connected medical and body-embedded devices.

Cyber Group Finds Link Between DNC Breaches, Russian Hostility Against Ukraine

Natalie Johnson
December 22, 2016 12:51 PM

The Russian hackers who launched a cyber attack against the Democratic National Committee earlier this year used a malicious software similar to that used to target the Ukrainian military, computer security experts determined.

The Cyber Threat: Congress Should Investigate Failed Obama Cyber Policies Along With Russian Hacking

President dismissed offensive cyber actions as 'too aggressive'

Bill Gertz
December 13, 2016 5:00 AM

President Obama, under pressure from Congress, has directed U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct a deep-dive inquiry into Russian cyber attacks and their impact on the 2016 presidential election and to provide the results before Inauguration Day.

Report: Senior Russian Officials Recruited Hackers to Build ‘Cyber Army’

Natalie Johnson
November 7, 2016 2:28 PM

Russia's senior political leadership has helped the Kremlin build one of the most aggressive "cyber armies" in the world by playing a central role in recruiting hackers for cyber units that are housed within various national ministries and military divisions, according to an investigation released Monday.

The Cyber Threat: Dyn Cyber Attack Highlights Internet of Things Hacking

Clapper says multi-national hacker group to blame

Bill Gertz
October 24, 2016 5:15 PM

A major cyber attack that disrupted Internet service for major users like Twitter and Amazon in parts of the United States on Friday was the first robot-based digital assault using the Internet of Things—millions of linked devices operating in concert.

Russian Hacks Bring U.S. Vulnerabilities to the Forefront

Experts spotlight dangers of starting 'tit-for-tat' with Moscow over cyber attacks

Morgan Chalfant
October 24, 2016 5:00 AM

The reliance of the United States' critical infrastructure on high technology renders it vulnerable to future cyber attacks by the Russians, making it difficult for the U.S. government to retaliate against Moscow for trying to interfere with the presidential election.

Massive Cyber Attacks Down Popular Websites on East Coast

Jack Heretik
October 21, 2016 1:23 PM

Two sets of massive cyber attacks downed many popular websites on the East Coast Friday morning.