Scattered Spider’s exploits earn respect of Russian ransomware hackers
Young hackers in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, all part of a loose-knit group called Scattered Spider, are working with a notorious Russian ransomware gang to attack Western companies.
Reported sightings of extinct Tasmanian tiger come by the thousands
Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.
Why cybersecurity investigators fear ransomware hacks may get worse
Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers.
Salman Rushdie on coming to terms with the attempt on his life
Salman Rushdie faced assassination attempts for years and, in 2022, a knife-wielding attacker nearly killed him. He tells the story in his newest book, “Knife,” out Tuesday.
Salman Rushdie on the 2022 knife attack that nearly took his life
Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing about it in his new book. He details the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
Infiltrating ransomware gangs on the dark web
Jon DiMaggio, a former intelligence community analyst and current cybersecurity strategist, has used fake personas to communicate with ransomware gangs on the dark web, finding out who’s behind them and how they work.
Salman Rushdie on censorship in America today
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie says the attack on free expression now comes from both the left and the right.
Salman Rushdie reads excerpts from his new book “Knife”
In his latest book, out this week, Salman Rushdie writes about the attempt on his life — where he was stabbed 15 times and lost his right eye.
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, April 14, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan.
Iran launches retaliatory strike against Israel
Iran launched a strike on Israel in response to the deadly attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus. Iran claimed the strike, involving drones and missiles, was successful while Israel and its partners, including the U.S., say the overwhelming majority of the weapons were intercepted. Debora Patta has the latest.
