Sean Lyngaas
Sean Lyngaas is CNN's cybersecurity reporter, where he reports on all forms of hacking and government attempts to prevent them. Prior to joining CNN, Lyngaas was the senior reporter for CyberScoop and has worked as a correspondent for Federal Computer Week and Smart Grid Today. He has also been a freelance foreign correspondent based in Ivory Coast, reporting for The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, and other outlets. Lyngaas earned a B.A. in public policy from Duke University and an M.A. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/sean-lyngaas
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- Sean Lyngaas consistently reports on cybersecurity issues with a focus on government and corporate attempts to prevent hacking. He has not shown any preference towards one side or another in his reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Sean Lyngaas has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in his reporting.
Contradictions
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- Access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
- Ascension detected unusual activity on some of its computer systems on Wednesday, prompting an investigation and notification to appropriate authorities.
- It is not clear how many patients were impacted by the breach and which hospitals are affected.
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Recent Articles
CrowdStrike's Software Update Disrupts Global Operations: A Wake-Up Call for Robust Testing and Diverse Cybersecurity Solutions
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disrupted critical infrastructure worldwide on July 19, 2024, affecting sectors including emergency call centers, banks, airlines, and hospitals. The incident raised concerns about the company's testing processes and potential risks of relying on a single solution for cybersecurity protection. Microsoft Windows users were affected by the outage caused by CrowdStrike's update to their software. Experts emphasized the importance of diverse cybersecurity solutions to mitigate risks. CrowdStrike's Software Update Disrupts Global Operations: A Wake-Up Call for Robust Testing and Diverse Cybersecurity Solutions
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disrupted critical infrastructure worldwide on July 19, 2024, affecting sectors including emergency call centers, banks, airlines, and hospitals. The incident raised concerns about the company's testing processes and potential risks of relying on a single solution for cybersecurity protection. Microsoft Windows users were affected by the outage caused by CrowdStrike's update to their software. Experts emphasized the importance of diverse cybersecurity solutions to mitigate risks. 20-Year-Old Man Attempts to Assassinate Donald Trump at Pennsylvania Rally: Motives and Investigation
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024A 20-year-old man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during his Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. The shooting left one person dead and several others injured. Crooks had shown interest in both Trump and Joe Biden before the attack, searched for their public appearances online, and posted a cryptic message on Steam days before the incident. FBI is investigating Crooks' digital trail and contacts from his secondary cell phone, while the Secret Service faces scrutiny for security lapses. 
Kaspersky Lab to Shut Down US Operations Due to Government Sanctions
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announces the shutdown of its US operations due to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government, effective July 2024. 
Justice Department Dismantles Russian Propaganda Network on Social Media, Seizes Two Internet Domains
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024The Justice Department dismantled a Russian propaganda network of nearly 1,000 social media accounts in July 2024, led by a former RT deputy editor-in-chief and an FSB officer. The bot farm spread disinformation on various platforms, using AI tools to expand reach and targeted countries including Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and Israel. Operatives violated federal laws using U.S.-based domain names and posted Russian-government narratives. Collaborating agencies seized two internet domains associated with the bot accounts. 
US Dismantles 911 S5 Botnet, Arrests Alleged Mastermind YunHe Wang: Impact and Seized Assets
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024A major international operation led by the US Department of Justice dismantled the 911 S5 botnet, which infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and was used for cyber attacks, financial fraud, and other illegal activities. The alleged mastermind, Chinese national YunHe Wang, was arrested in Singapore for creating and disseminating malware that compromised millions of Windows computers since 2014. The botnet generated millions in revenue through rentals to cybercriminals and resulted in approximately $5.9 billion in losses. Authorities seized over $4 million worth of luxury assets and $30 million in real estate properties. 
Ascension Healthcare: Major Cyberattack Disrupts Clinical Operations in Over 140 Hospitals
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024Ascension, a large healthcare network, faces significant clinical disruptions due to a major cyberattack affecting systems for test ordering, procedures, and medications. Some hospitals divert ambulances as electronic health records and phone systems are impacted. The extent of patient care delivery impacts is being assessed while authorities are notified and investigations continue. Ascension Healthcare: Major Cyberattack Disrupts Clinical Operations in Over 140 Hospitals
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024Ascension, a large healthcare network, faces significant clinical disruptions due to a major cyberattack affecting systems for test ordering, procedures, and medications. Some hospitals divert ambulances as electronic health records and phone systems are impacted. The extent of patient care delivery impacts is being assessed while authorities are notified and investigations continue. 
FBI Seizes LockBit's Dark-Web Site, Disrupting Ransomware Gang's Operations Worldwide
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024The FBI and its international allies have seized a dark-web site used by LockBit, the world's most prolific ransomware gang. The hackers claimed credit for recent attacks on Capital Health in New Jersey, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Fulton County in Georgia. Russian Intelligence Accused of Cyber-Espionage Campaign Against UK and US
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Russian intelligence officers have been conducting a cyber-espionage campaign against the UK and US since 2015. The hackers, identified as Ruslan Aleksandrovich Peretyatko and Andrey Stanislavovich Korinets, compromised the computers of employees at multiple US government agencies between October 2016 and October 2022. In the UK, the campaign included the leak of U.K.-U.S. trade documents and the hacking of think tanks defending democracy against disinformation.
