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CDK Global calls recent cyberattack a "ransom event"
In letter to clients, company says its systems will be up and running in days, not weeks.
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In letter to clients, company says its systems will be up and running in days, not weeks.
Multiple cyberattacks on software maker CDK Global are causing havoc for thousands of car dealerships across the U.S.
In a statement on its website, Roku said it found no evidence that it was the source of the account credentials used in either of the attacks or that Roku's systems were compromised.
AT&T said data found on the "dark web" contains information such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for roughly 73 million current and former customers.
Change Healthcare is a medical middleman owned by UnitedHealth Group that manages billing and process claims for most healthcare providers.
Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health, discussed her company's decision to carry the abortion pill mifepristone, and cybersecurity threats in the wake of the UnitedHealth hack.
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
Harvard Pilgrim said they are not aware of misuse of information, but they are offering free credit monitoring to members.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Northern Essex Community College was closed for classes Monday and Tuesday after a suspected cyberattack that officials say began on March 1.
It may seem like a small target for hackers, but a cyber security expert says these attacks should not be ignored. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Leominster Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon said that a "negotiated ransom" was paid to hackers after a cyberattack on the school system.
A huge cyberattack against JPMorgan Chase & Co. this summer compromised customer information for about 76 million households and 7 million small businesses, the bank said Thursday.
A man has been arrested in connection to a bar fire at the Squealing Pig in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
As the deadlocked jury in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend, there's now questions about what would happen if the judge declares a mistrial next week.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
Jurors in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend without reaching a verdict.
A man has been arrested in connection to a bar fire at the Squealing Pig in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are each claiming to support the U.S. military while running ads attacking their opponent on the issue.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
At least two Bruins players will be partaking in next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Summer League Celtics will hit the court in just a few weeks out in Las Vegas, and have a matchup with Bronny James on the docket.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.