/tags/hackers-anonymous-lulzsec-et-al Hackers (Anonymous Lulzsec et al.) en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:18:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-01-12/obama-if-were-going-to-be-connected-then-we-need-to-be-protected The president is calling for new measures to protect consumers against identity theft and to safeguard students' electronic privacy. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:18:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-01-12/obama-if-were-going-to-be-connected-then-we-need-to-be-protected Scott Horsley /npr-news/2014-12-23/is-sony-hack-really-the-worst-in-u-s-history-as-ceo-claims Sony Pictures is still reeling from the damage caused by the cyberattack. The company's reputation and Americans' free speech were put on the line. But experts dispute how to measure the damage. Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-12-23/is-sony-hack-really-the-worst-in-u-s-history-as-ceo-claims Aarti Shahani /npr-news/2014-12-19/ceo-says-sony-pictures-did-not-capitulate-is-exploring-options Melissa Block talks to Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton about the cyber attack against his company and the cancellation of the Christmas Day release of The Interview. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-12-19/ceo-says-sony-pictures-did-not-capitulate-is-exploring-options Bill Chappell /npr-news/2014-10-14/microsoft-windows-flaw-let-russian-hackers-spy-on-nato-report-says A weakness in Microsoft Windows has been exploited by Russian hackers to spy on Western governments, NATO, European energy companies and an academic organization in the U.S., according to a report. Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:30:53 GMT /npr-news/2014-10-14/microsoft-windows-flaw-let-russian-hackers-spy-on-nato-report-says Aarti Shahani /npr-news/2014-02-04/lawmakers-look-to-prevent-more-target-sized-data-breaches Target says it's "deeply sorry" for compromising the data of up to 110 million customers. Appearing before lawmakers Tuesday, company executives backed a faster move to encrypted, chip-enabled cards to prevent future fraud. Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-02-04/lawmakers-look-to-prevent-more-target-sized-data-breaches Elise Hu /npr-news/2013-12-23/after-targets-data-breach-customer-incentive-disappoints Target is trying to get back in good graces with its customers after a massive data breach affecting some 40 million credit and debit account holders. The giant retail chain offered its customers a 10 percent discount over the weekend as an act of atonement, but business was said to be down anyway. Mon, 23 Dec 2013 07:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-23/after-targets-data-breach-customer-incentive-disappoints Jim Zarroli /npr-news/2013-08-27/outage-summer-what-to-know-about-the-syrian-electronic-army The New York Times website reportedly was under attack by hackers on Tuesday. Here's a primer on the Syrian Electronic Army, the activist hacker group that's responsible for taking down or taking control of the sites of major news organizations. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-27/outage-summer-what-to-know-about-the-syrian-electronic-army Elise Hu /npr-news/2013-08-15/the-next-disaster-scenario-power-companies-are-preparing-for Ten years after a cascading power outage across a broad section of the U.S. and Canada, utility operators and regulators are concerned about another blackout scenario: a massive cyberattack that could threaten the U.S. electric grid. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-15/the-next-disaster-scenario-power-companies-are-preparing-for Tom Gjelten /npr-news/2013-08-14/the-new-york-times-site-apps-return-after-two-hour-outage The New York Times' website and app went down just after 11 a.m. ET and began returning just after 1 p.m. E.T. The news organization says it's an internal technical problem. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-14/the-new-york-times-site-apps-return-after-two-hour-outage Elise Hu, Laura Sydell /npr-news/2013-08-13/hacking-real-things-becomes-childs-play-at-this-camp Armed with technology know-how, teens and preteens are learning to hack everyday items and find bugs for major tech giants. Their work can pay off, with companies offering rewards for fixes. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:41:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-13/hacking-real-things-becomes-childs-play-at-this-camp Steve Henn