Eric Tucker

Associated Press

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, signs on a bank of computers tell visitors that the machines are not working at the public library in Wilmer, Texas. The Associated Press has learned new details about a ransomware attack that affected roughly two dozen Texas communities two years ago.

‘Holy Moly!’: Inside Texas' Fight Against a Ransomware Hack

Across Texas, hacks occurred in nearly two dozen communities tied to a Russia-based criminal syndicate.

This Feb 23, 2019, file photo shows the inside of a computer in Jersey City, N.J. Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday, July 4, 2021, to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.

Russia-Based Ransomware Gang Offline, Cause Unclear

The group was responsible for the Memorial Day ransomware attack on the meat processor JBS.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends his annual live call-in show in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

NSA Discloses Hacking Methods it Says Are Used by Russia

Attacks have been attempted on hundreds of government agencies, energy companies and other organizations.

I Stock 899720520

Cyber Experts Conducted Operations to Safeguard Election

The U.S. Cyber Command conducted more than two dozen operations.

A passerby walks past an entrance to a closed store in the nearly empty Downtown Crossing neighborhood, Tuesday, April, 14, 2020, in Boston.

Practical Reopening Problems

The doomsday scenarios that many were predicting just two weeks ago have not come to pass, raising hopes from coast to coast.

President Trump during a conference call at the White House, April 7, 2020.

Rescue Watchdog Removed

He had been tasked with overseeing the $2.2 trillion bill.

Former Boeing engineer Keith Gartenlaub near his home in Irvine, Calif., March 11, 2020.

National Security Surveillance Nabs More Than Spies

One prominent case involves a former Boeing manager.

New Charges Against Huawei

The new indictment provides more details on schemes to steal trade secrets from U.S. companies, as well as secret dealings with Iran and North Korea.

4 Chinese Military Hackers Charged

The case comes as the Trump administration has warned against China's efforts to collect data on Americans and steal scientific research.

China And Usa Relationship 000033609356 Small 5d4c44c3e0154

Espionage an 'Existential Threat'

FBI arrests have risen sharply in the last five years.

Us China Currency Istock

Institute on Hook for $5.5M After Failing to Disclose Chinese Grants

The civil case is part of a broader crackdown on unreported foreign funding.