FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency.

Source: fbi.gov

Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?
Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?
July 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The WannaCry ransomware in May crippled hospitals, railways and government in more than 150 countries: the biggest cyberattack on the books, affecting hundreds of thousands...

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Bloomberg Reports 39 US States Were Hit By Russian Cyberattacks Before 2016 Election
Bloomberg Reports 39 US States Were Hit By Russian Cyberattacks Before 2016 Election
June 16, 2017  |  Safety and Security

In June of 2017, it’s kind of impossible to talk about hackers without talking about Russia. Russian cyberattacks hit systems in 39 U.S. states in...

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FBI Says There Was An Uptick In Cyber Wire Fraud In 2016
FBI Says There Was An Uptick In Cyber Wire Fraud In 2016
May 08, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cyber wire fraud via email had increased during the last seven months of last year, according to a new warning from the Federal Bureau of...

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FBI Presents Theory On How Yahoo’s Breach Went Down
FBI Presents Theory On How Yahoo’s Breach Went Down
March 16, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Department of Justice bringing charges against two spies in Russia and two hackers who allegedly took part in the massive data breach that rocked...

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FBI Puts Up $3M Bounty For Wanted Russian Hacker
FBI Puts Up $3M Bounty For Wanted Russian Hacker
March 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI announced the most expensive bounty ever for a cybercriminal to help catch Evgeniy M. Bogachev, who was indicted in the U.S. for allegedly...

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Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
March 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

FBI Director James Comey discussed cybersecurity issues at a Boston College cybersecurity conference this week, highlighting that Americans should let go of their expectations of...

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With Ransomware Attacks At An All-Time High, FBI Says Don’t Rush To Pay Cybercriminals
With Ransomware Attacks At An All-Time High, FBI Says Don’t Rush To Pay Cybercriminals
March 01, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Being attacked by a ransomware virus can be a terrifying experience for both private citizens and business owners. The threat of losing years’ worth of...

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Authorities Target Online Attack-For-Hire Services
Authorities Target Online Attack-For-Hire Services
December 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is looking to take down “booter” services, which are hired to take websites offline, and also curb demand with the threat of jail...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Avalanche Costs Pittsburgh Business Big
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Avalanche Costs Pittsburgh Business Big
December 07, 2016  |  Daily Data Dive

The U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI, along with over 40 international organizations, including Europol and Eurojust, recently dismantled a...

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