Tag: FBI

FBI disables Russian malware operation targeting foreign governments

The FBI has successfully disrupted a malware operation that allowed Russian spies to steal sensitive information from foreign governments over many years.

Here’s why the FBI says you should never use public phone chargers

Plugging your phone into a public charger at an airport or coffee shop can be convenient. But the FBI really doesn't want you to.

FBI Warns Against Using Public USB Ports Due to Malware Risk

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week warned users to stay away from public USB ports due

FBI: Deepfakes are being made using your data to apply for jobs

Hackers are stealing PII to apply for remote jobs and then using deepfakes to pass the interview.

FBI zaps darknet marketplace selling Social Security data

The FBI has helped to dismantle a darknet marketplace that listed personal information, including Social Security numbers, for millions of U.S. citizens.

FBI Serves Apple Warrant to Gain US Senator’s iCloud Data

Apple has been served a warrant by the FBI to obtain information on the iCloud account of U.S. Senator Richard

Report says Apple doesn’t secure iCloud backups because the FBI asked it not to

Apple reportedly backtracked on its plan to end-to-end encrypt iCloud backups because the FBI asked it to.

ACLU sues government organizations over facial-recognition software

The ACLU is taking action against facial-recognition software by suing the DOJ, the DEA, and the FBI. The ACLU filed a complaint over their failure to release requested records and policies on facial-recognition software use.

Hundreds arrested in global effort to tackle email scammers

More than 280 alleged email scammers have been arrested in a global effort to crack down on the problem. The FBI said the cybercriminals tricked people and businesses into sending cash via wire transfers.

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Encryption: We Can’t Have an ‘Entirely Unfettered Space Beyond the Reach of Law Enforcement’

Encryption should not provide an "unfettered space" for criminals to hide behind, FBI Director Christopher Wray said today in an

First Case Surfaces of Law Enforcement Forcing Suspect to Unlock iPhone With Face ID

A Forbes report has highlighted the first known case of law enforcement forcing a suspect to unlock an iPhone using

FBI lands a big catch, busts 74 and shuts down $16 million phishing ring

The FBI has coordinated the arrest of more than 70 people in six different countries in a crackdown on phishing scams. The raids targeted corporate fraudsters and managed to recover more than $16 million.The post FBI lands a big catch, busts 74 and shuts down $16 million phishing ring appeared first on Digital Trends.

Duck, cover, and reboot your router? Why the FBI’s new warning is no joke

The FBI has discovered up to 500,000 home or office routers could be vulnerable to a dangerous cyberattack. It sounds like an easy solution, but can resetting a router really stop a major cyberattack?The post Duck, cover, and reboot your router? Why the FBI’s new warning is no joke appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.S. claims North Korea has been silently infiltrating networks since 2009

The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI claim North Korea has been silently infiltrating the media, aerospace, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors both in and out of the United States.The post U.S. claims North Korea has been silently infiltrating networks since 2009 appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.S. claims North Korea has been silently infiltrating networks since 2009

The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI claim North Korea has been silently infiltrating the media, aerospace, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors both in and out of the United States.The post U.S. claims North Korea has been silently infiltrating networks since 2009 appeared first on Digital Trends.

After the San Bernardino iPhone fiasco, lawmakers introduce the Secure Data Act

Lawmakers introduced the Secure Data Act, a new bill preventing law enforcement and surveillance agencies from forcing companies to insert backdoor entrances into their products and services. It arrives after the iPhone 5C fiasco.The post After the San Bernardino iPhone fiasco, lawmakers introduce the Secure Data Act appeared first on Digital Trends.

After Math: Robot revolutionaries

The whole "fear of SkyNet" trope is a bit moot at this point, seeing as how robots have already infiltrated

FBI hostage rescue team bamboozled after criminals unleash drone swarm

Recently, an FBI stakeout was raided by a swarm of drones, and in other cases, these quadcopters have been used by criminals to surveil potential targets. Unfortunately, it appears that a fix may take quite a while to implement.The post FBI hostage rescue team bamboozled after criminals unleash drone swarm appeared first on Digital Trends.

Criminals used a drone swarm to disrupt an FBI hostage rescue

Drones are what you make of them. One person's wedding videographer is another person's drug mule. And while hobbyist drones

US and UK warn that Russia has been hacking routers worldwide

This morning, reports surfaced that UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been briefed on possible incoming Russian-based cyberattack that could

US lawmakers question FBI’s decision to sue Apple in 2016

After the 2015 San Bernardino shooting, the FBI sued Apple to forcibly unlock the suspect's iPhone, asserting that the agency

Backpage.com was seized by the federal government

Classifieds website Backpage.com has been seized and disabled by the federal government. When you visit the website now, you'll see

DOJ: FBI prematurely took Apple to court over San Bernardino iPhone

In 2016, the debate over whether manufacturers should aid law enforcement officials in unlocking criminals' phones became very heated as

DOJ renews push to require access to encrypted devices

No, US law enforcement hasn't given up on its dreams of forcing tech companies to allow access to encrypted devices.

DOJ indicts nine Iranians for state-sponsored hacking effort

This morning, the Department of Justice announced that nine Iranians have been indicted for an alleged hacking campaign affecting 320

DHS and FBI warn Russia is behind cyberattacks on US infrastructure

The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI released a report today detailing Russian efforts to hack into US government

FBI arrests CEO of Phantom Secure for allegedly aiding organized crime

The CEO of Phantom Secure, Vincent Ramos, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly working with various organized crime syndicates. The complaint alleges that Phantom's hardware was intentionally designed to help facilitate criminal activity.The post FBI arrests CEO of Phantom Secure for allegedly aiding organized crime appeared first on Digital Trends.

After Math: When it all comes crashing

It's turning out to be a great week for falling objects. China's first space station is set to reenter the

FBI arrests CEO of company selling custom BlackBerrys to gangs

Custom, extra-secure BlackBerry phones remain a staple of the criminal underworld, and a recent bust just illustrated this point. Motherboard

Documents suggest some Best Buy Geek Squad employees were paid to inform by FBI

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has received information that implies a potentially stronger relationship between the FBI and Best Buy's Geek Squad, whereby company technicians might have been paid to dig deeper to look for suspicious activity.The post Documents suggest some Best Buy Geek Squad employees were paid to inform by FBI appeared first on Digital Trends.

EFF: Geek Squad has been working with the FBI for a decade

When the defense in a California doctor's child pornography case accused the FBI of paying Geek Squad's crew to look

US intelligence agencies warn buyers to avoid Huawei smartphones

After being rebuffed by carriers AT&T and Verizon, Huawei's push to sell phones in the US isn't getting any easier.