Microsoft Says 40 Customers Hit By Ongoing Hack Of Government Agencies
Most of the Microsoft customers hit by the hack were in the U.S., but the rest were elsewhere in North America and in Europe and the Middle East.
National Security
Latest Government Hack Poses 'Grave Risk,' U.S. Cyber Agency Says
After several days of relative silence, the U.S. cybersecurity agency now says a major computer hack poses a "grave risk", extending throughout federal, state and local government.
Senate Intelligence Committee Member On Latest Hacks In Government Agencies
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, about the scale and significance of the recent cyberattacks on government agencies and what actions are crucial moving forward.
Biden-Harris Team Briefed On Cyber Breaches To Government Networks
President-elect Joe Biden said he would make cybersecurity — and responding to this broad attack in particular — a priority for his incoming administration.
Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality
Mallory, an Obama veteran, would take the helm at a White House office where she worked as former general counsel. The CEQ is seen as critical to address climate change and environmental equity.
What's Known About The Latest Hack Of Government Agencies
President Trump keeps repeating baseless claims that his opponents broke into election systems. But he hasn't commented on the suspected Russian hack of U.S. government agencies.
Right-Wing Embrace Of Conspiracy Is 'Mass Radicalization,' Experts Warn
Terrorism analysts warn that the country's polarization isn't just damaging to U.S. politics — it's a national security threat.
Homeland Security Officials Acknowledge Hackers Breached U.S. Agencies
Russian government hackers have breached email systems at federal agencies. It's being called the largest and most sophisticated hack in the past five years.
Russia Suspected In Major Cyberattack On U.S. Government Departments
Hackers invaded computer systems at the departments of Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security as far back as the spring, according to the government and media reports.
Ex-National Security Officials Warn Of Mass Radicalization
A group of bipartisan, former national security officials are warning that the ever deepening political divisions in the U.S. are a true national security threat.