Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking

Former FBI director James Comey’s testimony is a solid reminder that the Russian hacking campaign went far beyond the Democratic National Committee and John Podesta. Continue reading Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking

Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking

Former FBI director James Comey’s testimony is a solid reminder that the Russian hacking campaign went far beyond the Democratic National Committee and John Podesta. Continue reading Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking

FBI Director: If left unchecked, Russian hackers will change vote tallies in a future U.S. election

FBI Director James Comey predicts that if left undeterred, Russian hackers will one day attempt to change the vote tally in a U.S. election. Comey said as much during a public hearing Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Members asked Comey a series of questions concerning Russia’s ability to conduct damaging cyber-operations against both the U.S. and its allies. “In my view, [Russia is] the greatest threat of any nation on earth given their intention and capability,” Comey blankly stated. Last year, in the months preceding the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 8, the Homeland Security Department discovered a series of digital attacks aimed specifically at voter registration databases used in different states. These systems are disconnected from and do not affect machines that record or tally actual votes, and there is no evidence to suggest that Russian hackers were able to alter vote counts in the 2016 election. Some officials fear, however, that […]

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FBI Arrests Two Hackers Who Hacked US Spy Chief, FBI and CIA Director

US authorities have arrested two North Carolina men on charges that they were part of the notorious hacking group “Crackas With Attitude.”

Crackas with Attitude is the group of hackers who allegedly was behind a series of audacious and embarrassing ha… Continue reading FBI Arrests Two Hackers Who Hacked US Spy Chief, FBI and CIA Director

So, FBI Director also Puts Tape Over His Webcam

What do you do to protect your ‘Privacy’ while using your computer?

FBI Director James Comey uses tape to cover up his laptop webcam to ensure Privacy.

Yes, you heard it right. During the Q&A session at Kenyon College last week, Comey said th… Continue reading So, FBI Director also Puts Tape Over His Webcam

The 7 Most Wanted Iranian Hackers By the FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has lengthened its Most Wanted List by adding seven Iranian hackers who are accused of attacking a range of US banks and a New York dam.

On Thursday, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) charged sev… Continue reading The 7 Most Wanted Iranian Hackers By the FBI

FBI Director — “What If Apple Engineers are Kidnapped and Forced to Write (Exploit) Code?”

What If Apple Engineers are Kidnapped and Forced to Write (Exploit) Code?

Exactly this was what FBI Director James Comey asked in the congressional hearing on Tuesday.

The House Judiciary Committee hearing on “The Encryption Tightrope: Balancing … Continue reading FBI Director — “What If Apple Engineers are Kidnapped and Forced to Write (Exploit) Code?”