Russians Prime Suspects in Cyberattacks Targeting U.S. Nuclear Plants
The FBI and Homeland Security have warned that Russia is the chief suspect behind recent computer network breaches at U.S. nuclear power plants and other energy facilities.
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Russian Cyberattacks on Election Systems Adds Pressure to Homeland Security
Mounting evidence that Russia used cyberattacks to impact the presidential election has turned up the heat on Homeland Security to protect America’s democratic system from hackers.
Analysts: Robert Mueller’s Team Could Become Targets of Cyberattacks
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s high-powered team assembled to investigate the extent of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election may become targets of cyberattacks by the very people they are investigating, analysts told the Washington Times.
FBI Report Squarely Blames Russia for Meddling in 2016 Presidential Election
The FBI issued its first statement on the cyberattacks targeting the 2016 presidential election, blaming Russian intelligence services for launching a broad hacking campaign.
Homeland Security Detected No Evidence of Cyberattacks During Election
Fears that hackers would target the U.S. election were assuaged late Tuesday after no evidence of attacks or intrusions were suspected.
Homeland Security Adviser: Hackers Largely Incapable of Compromising Election Systems
Amid concerns about suspected Russian cyberattacks targeting Democrats, President Obama’s homeland security adviser said it would be very difficult to alter an election outcome by hacking America’s voting systems.
FBI Changing How it Assigns Agents to Handle Cyberattacks As Crackdown Intensifies
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com As the FBI steps up its crackdown on cyberattacks, the FBI is changing how it assigns agents to handle the crimes. The Hill reports that the bureau will stop assigning agents to cyber crimes based on the location of the victim. Instead, the most talented FBI divisions will handle the most…
FBI Informant’s Ties to Cyberattacks Abroad Raise Questions About Bureau’s Intentions
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Is the FBI using hackers to gain access to intelligence overseas? The New York Times reports that an FBI informant launched hundreds of cyberattacks on foreign websites, including ones run by other governments, even as the bureau tried to dismantle hacking groups like Anonymous. New information indicates that the cyberattacks even targeted…
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