Tag: #fbi

DOJ Seizes Seven Domains Used for Alleged China-Linked Hacking of Critical Infrastructure

DOJ and FBI seized seven domains tied to Microscan and FishHub, tools U.S. officials allege China-linked actors used to scan, phish and compromise networks.

#cybersecurity, #china, #fbi, #malware

FBI Investigating Claims That fbijobs.gov Recruiting Portal Was Compromised

The FBI says it is probing claims that its fbijobs.gov recruiting portal was breached and that personally identifiable data for employees and applicants may be exposed.

#fbi, #cybersecurity, #data-breach, #shinyhunters

DOJ, FBI Seize $560,000 in Crypto, Take Control of Domains Tied to Hamas Fundraising

DOJ and FBI seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency, seized domains including AlQassam.ps and disrupted an alleged Hamas online fundraising and recruitment network.

#hamas, #cryptocurrency, #fbi, #doj, #counterterrorism

DOJ and FBI Seize Domains Tied to China-Linked Hacking Platforms QScan and QTRouter

DOJ and FBI seized domains tied to QScan and QTRouter, disrupting infrastructure U.S. authorities say China-linked hackers used to target government agencies and critical networks.

#cybersecurity, #china, #fbi, #cyberespionage

White House publishes records saying FBI opened 2017 probe into whether Trump acted 'for or on behalf of' Russia

White House posted records it says were declassified showing a May 16, 2017 FBI communication opening a full investigation into whether Trump acted for Russia.

#politics, #fbi, #trump, #russia

DOJ, FBI Seize 13 Websites Tied to Suspected Chinese Effort Targeting U.S. Clearance Holders

DOJ and FBI seized 13 fake consulting websites used by suspected Chinese agents to recruit U.S. security-clearance holders for sensitive information.

#china, #espionage, #justice-department, #fbi, #nationalsecurity

House Proposal Would Reauthorize Section 702 Through 2029 but Leaves Out Warrant Requirement

House proposal would extend Section 702 until 2029 and add oversight steps — but does not require judges’ warrants for FBI searches of Americans' communications.

#surveillance, #section702, #fbi, #privacy, #congress