Category Archives: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list

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North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be a sign that the group, which is suspected in two high-profile cryptocurrency hacks in 2022, may have even bigger plans for 2023. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint […]

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NSA director urges Congress to renew controversial intelligence authority

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NSA Director Paul Nakasone said Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has saved lives as he pressed for its renewal.

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NSA director urges Congress to renew controversial intelligence authority

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NSA Director Paul Nakasone said Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has saved lives as he pressed for its renewal.

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Iranian hackers use Log4Shell to mine crypto on federal computer system

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Iranian hackers utilized a flaw in the ubiquitous open-source software library Log4j to breach a U.S. federal agency.

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U.S. government takes sweeping action against Iranian hackers accused of ransomware spree

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The action from multiple U.S. departments is against 10 Iranians and two Iranian companies related to a spree of breaches and cyberattacks.

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Russian national charged in sweeping influence operation to disrupt U.S. elections, sow discord

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Federal charges accusing a Russian operative of running U.S. based influence operations are the “clearest signal yet” that Russia is using American extremist groups to spread dsinformation.

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FBI flew cyber officials from Ukraine to U.S. for training, Ukrainian official says

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The trip shines a light on growing cooperation between Ukraine and the U.S. to confront the cyberthreat from Moscow.

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The growth in targeted, sophisticated cyberattacks troubles top FBI cyber official

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Assistant Director for Cyber Bryan Vorndran worries about future threats posed by deep fakes and artificial intelligence.

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Bogus cryptocurrency apps swindle users out of millions, FBI warns

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The FBI is cautioning investors to take a second look before sending funds to new investment apps.

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