Bloomberg
Norsk Hydro Identifies a 'Cure' for Cyber Attack That Disrupted Operations
Mar.21 -- Norsk Hydro ASA said it made progress in securing its computer systems after the Norwegian aluminum maker was hit by a ransomware cyber attack. The Norwegian police said it has opened an investigation into the attack, which...
Curated Video
U.N. Offices Targeted In 'Sophisticated' Cyberattack
The U.N. reportedly kept quiet for months about a major cybersecurity attack on its human rights offices in Geneva and Vienna.
Bloomberg
How U.S. Recovers Most of Colonial Pipeline's Bitcoin Ransom
Jun.08 -- Alexis Bianchi, global lead at Elliptic, a provider of blockchain analytics for cryptoasset compliance, shares insights into how the U.S. government has been able to recover most of the Bitcoin ransom paid to the perpetrators...
Bloomberg
Hackers Target Disney+
Nov.20 -- Some customers who signed up for Walt Disney Co.’s new Disney+ streaming service have seen their usernames and passwords sold online to third parties and have been locked out of their newly opened accounts. Bloomberg's Chris...
Bloomberg
Apple, Meta Gave Data to Hackers
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Senior Vice President Wendi Whitmore joins Emily Chang to react to the Bloomberg scoop that Apple and Meta provided customer data to hackers who masqueraded as law enforcement officials, according to Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Hackers Are Capitalizing on the Coronavirus
Apr.15 -- Coronavirus spam email has ballooned alongside the pandemic's spread. But there's more to these schemes than hackers out to steal your data. Quicktake by Bloomberg dives into the underworld of nefarious internet scams, from...
Curated Video
Russia Tied To Meat Processor Attack, Accused Of Harboring Criminals
Security experts say Moscow protects cybercriminals from extradition requests and that former intelligence officers have even joined hacker groups.
Curated Video
What Makes The U.S. Vulnerable To Cyberattacks?
According to the White House, ransomware payments reached over $400 million globally in 2020.
Bloomberg
JBS Cyberattack Definitely Comes From Russia: Cybereason
Jun.01 -- A cyberattack on JBS SA, the largest meat producer globally, has forced the shutdown of some of world’s largest slaughterhouses, and there are signs that the closures are spreading. Lior Div, the co-founder and CEO of...
Bloomberg
Did Sony Leave Out a Welcome Mat for Hackers?
Dec. 18 -- Credit.com Founder Adam Levin weighs in on recent cyber attacks and discusses Sonys vulnerability on In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg)
Curated Video
SolarWinds Hackers Target 150+ Organizations In New Attacks
Microsoft says the latest effort targeted about 3,000 email accounts at more than 150 organizations in at least two dozen countries.
Bloomberg
The Latest Key Developments in the SolarWinds Hack
Dec.15 -- Bloomberg's William Turton reports on the latest key developments in the hack of SolarWinds Corp., which is the epicenter of the most sprawling cyber-attack in recent memory. He speaks on "What'd You Miss?"
Bloomberg
Cyber Security Experts Tackle Global Ransomware Attack
May.15 -- A global cyber attack has hit more than 200,000 computers in at least 150 countries as companies begin to get hold of the intrusion and protect their systems. Bloomberg's Jordan Robertson reports on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bloomberg
Symantec CEO on Ransomware Attacks, Recent Acquisitions
Aug.30 -- Greg Clark, Symantec chief executive officer, discusses the company's research on ransomware attacks, recent acquisitions and demand for its products. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
Darktrace CEO on the Growing Demand for AI Security Tech
Sep.27 -- Nicole Eagan, Darktrace chief executive officer, discusses the growing demand for AI security technology with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
Equifax Hack May Expose Data of 143 Million Users
Sep.08 -- Equifax Inc. was hit by a cyberattack that left the personal data of nearly half the United States population at risk. Bloomberg's Michael Riley reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
Cyber Attack Hits 200,000 Computers Around the World
May.15 -- Adam Segal, director of digital and cyberspace policy program at Council on Foreign Relations, examines the widespread ransomware cyber-attack affecting more than 150 nations. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
North Korea Stole $400 Million of Crypto Assets
North Korea hackers have reportedly stolen almost $400 million worth of digital assets. At least 7 attacks on cryptocurrency platforms were carried out by the country hacker's army in 2021. Bloomberg's Joanna Ossinger reports on...
Bloomberg
CrowdStrike CEO Weighs in on Ransomware Attacks
May.22 -- George Kurtz, CrowdStrike's chief executive officer and co-founder, discusses the global ransomware attacks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
Uber Paid Hackers to Keep Massive Cyberattack Quiet
Nov.21 -- Hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber Technologies Inc., a massive breach that the company concealed for more than a year. Bloomberg's Eric Newcomer reports on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
U.S. Braces for Iran Cyber-Retaliation
Jan.06 -- John Hultquist, senior director of intelligence analysis at FireEye Inc., talks about the concerns of an increase in Iranian cyber-attacks on U.S. businesses and government agencies. Shares of cybersecurity companies gained in...
Crash Course
Crash Course Computer Science #31: Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a set of techniques to protect the secrecy, integrity, and availability. This episode discusses these three goals and talk through some strategies we use like passwords, biometrics, and access privileges to keep our...
Crash Course
Crash Course Computer Science #32: Hackers and Cyber Attacks
This episode discusses hackers and their strategies for breaking into computer systems. Now, not all hackers are malicious cybercriminals intent on stealing your data (these people are known as Black Hats). There are also White Hats who...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Hackers, 25 Years On
An interview with Stephen Levy, who wrote a book called Hackers twenty-five years previously, to look at changes that have since taken place in the world of computers. Aired Jul. 16, 2010 [17:24 min]