FBI Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Bureau Prepares for Possible Pandemic
The coronavirus has infected an FBI employee from the San Francisco Division.
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FBI Warns U.S. Companies of Increasing Dangers of Chinese Hack Attacks
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is alerting U.S. companies of the increasing dangers of Chinese hack attacks. The Daily Beast reports that the bureau sent out warnings to companies Wednesday to be aware of a malicious computer program that has been tied to the bold hack of the Office of the Personnel Management. The…
FBI Is Spying on Terrorism and Child Porn Suspects by Hacking Computers
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is in the business of hacking computers. Kind of. NBC reports that the FBI is installing malware and spyware on computers belonging to suspected terrorists or pedophiles, which allows agents to send a virus or other malware to spy on the suspects. The hacking is so sophisticated that the FBI…
A Missouri Man Fooled by a Computer Virus Tipped Off Police about Child Porn on His Computer
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Missouri man was so spooked by an Internet scam that he tipped off police about child porn on his computer, the Springfield News-Leader reports. Police say the unnamed man, who is now under investigation, panicked when he received an alert that the FBI wanted $200 to unlock his computer to search…
U.S. and Israel Developed Virus called “Flame” to Slow Iran’s Nuclear Program
By Allan Lengel tickletheiwre.com More info is leaking out about the virus aimed at Iran’s nuclear program. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the U.S. and Israel jointly developed the Flame computer virus that collected intelligence to help slowdown the nuclear program. To read more click here.
FBI Warns: Beware of Fake Viruses Known as “Scareware”
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The FBI has issued a warning to the public to beware of “scareware”, bogus pop-up messages that warn that your computer is infected with a virus when it really is not. The pop ups then recommend buying a certain antivirus software. “Most of these pop-ups are scams, and it’s…
It Ain’t the Swine Flu, But the FBI Says it’s a Virus Worth Looking Out For
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — It may not be the menacing Swine Flu, but this virus could cause you some pain. The FBI has issued a consumer warning regarding a pop-up security message on the Internet. “The messages may contain a virus that could harm your computer, cause costly repairs or, even worse, lead…
Computer Virus Strikes FBI and U.S. Marshal Computers
Scary to think these agencies are so vulnerable. Looks like some IT folks have some work to do. By DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press WASHINGTON – Law enforcement computers were struck by a mystery computer virus Thursday, forcing the FBI and the U.S. Marshals to shut down part of their networks as a precaution. The U.S….