Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel Targeted in Iranian Cyber Attack
Iranian hackers have reportedly targeted Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI chief, in a cyberattack, signaling a concerning breach within the incoming administration.
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Wray Warns Chinese Hackers Waiting to Attack U.S. Infrastructure
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Thursday that Chinese hackers are waiting “for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure.
FBI Warns About Dangers of Public Phone Chargers
The FBI issued a warning against using free public phone charges, saying they could give hackers direct access to phones, tablets, or computers.
FBI Official: Chinese Hackers Pose ‘Growing Threat’ to U.S. Political Parties
A senior FBI official on Thursday warned election workers in the U.S. that Chinese hackers pose a “growing threat” after they targeted political parties prior to the 2022 midterm election.
Homeland Securities Offers Thousands of Dollars to Hackers to Find Vulnerabilities
The Department of Homeland Security is offering hackers thousands of dollars to identify vulnerabilities in its computer systems.
DOJ Recovers $2.3M Worth of Cryptocurrency Paid in Ransom in Pipeline Hack
The Justice Department seized more than $2.3 million worth of cryptocurrency that was used as a ransom payment to hackers who targeted the Colonial Pipeline in a cyber attack last month.
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Faces New DOJ Indictment That Broadens the Case Against Him
The Justice Department announced a new indictment that alleges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange recruited and conspired with computer hackers to provide information for hacking groups LulzSec and Anonymous.
Russians Hacked 2 Florida Voter Databases, But FBI Won’t Identify the Counties
Russian hackers accessed voter databases in two Florida counties, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday after a meeting with the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.