The FBI is warning the private sector in the U.S. about potential state-sponsored cyber attacks from Russia as the country prepares for a possible invasion of Ukraine.
While President Trump remains defiant in his refusal to condemn Russia for interfering in the 2016 presidential election, his attorney general Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday the formation of task force to combat global cyber threats, including those used to undermine elections.
A former Justice Department officials warned European countries about the risks of Russia launching cyber attacks to meddle in their elections.
John Pedesta, a top aide to Hillary Clinton, said the FBI’s response to Russia tampering with the presidential election reveals a “deep broken” bureau.
The Justice Department charged seven Iranians who are accused of cyber attacks targeting more than 40 U.S. banks.
The so-called Syrian Electronic Army has launched a series of cyber attacks targeting U.S. companies and government systems since 2011.
The FBI has issued warnings about possible attacks against Planned Parenthood employees after undercover videos were released by the Center for Medial Progress.
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting government computers, but it turns out, the agency’s own information systems are vulnerable to a cyber attack.
