Ep 3. Short Fuse

In season 8, episode 3 of NCIS, titled "Short Fuse," the team is called in to investigate the murder of a Naval officer who was killed on his home computer. As they delve into the case, they discover that the killer was after a piece of highly sensitive information that the victim had been working on.

The team soon realizes that the information had to do with a top-secret military project, and they begin to follow a trail of clues that leads them to a web developer named Darren, who has been talking to the victim online. As they interrogate Darren, they discover that he had been hired to write a piece of software that could hack into the military's computer system.

Meanwhile, Tony struggles with the aftermath of an intense undercover mission, and he confides in Ziva about his ambivalence towards his job. Ziva, in turn, opens up about her own struggles to find a balance between her work and personal life.

As the investigation into the murder continues, the team becomes increasingly concerned about the potential threat posed by the hacker. With the help of an expert in cyber security, they work to track down the perpetrator before they can do any more harm.

In the end, the team is able to successfully apprehend the hacker and prevent any further damage to the military's computer systems. However, the case serves as a sobering reminder of the constant threat of cyber attacks and the need for continued vigilance.