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FBI email infrastructure hijacked to send out fake messages

FBI email infrastructure hijacked to send out fake messages

Bogus warnings blame cyber security expert for attacks.
Juha Saarinen Nov 15 2021 12:15PM Security
US Feds sat on REvil decryption key for three weeks: report

US Feds sat on REvil decryption key for three weeks: report

Wanted to use it to disrupt ransomware raiders.
Juha Saarinen Sep 22 2021 10:30AM Security
FBI director Wray urges companies stop paying ransoms to hackers

FBI director Wray urges companies stop paying ransoms to hackers

Fears it will only embolden cyber criminals.
Sarah N. Lynch Jun 24 2021 12:16PM Security
AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms

AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms

Provided intelligence for three years.
Juha Saarinen Jun 8 2021 10:55AM Security
FBI says Conti ransomware gang has hit 16 US health and emergency networks

FBI says Conti ransomware gang has hit 16 US health and emergency networks

In the past year.
Raphael Satter May 24 2021 10:21AM Security
The FBI remotely accessed private Exchange servers to remove web shells

The FBI remotely accessed private Exchange servers to remove web shells

Now attempting to contact the owners.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2021 11:26AM Security
FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

Arouses further suspicion of voter suppression campaign.
Christopher Bing, Elizabeth Culliford and Raphael Satter Nov 4 2020 6:21AM Telco/ISP
NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool

NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool

'Drovorub' used to break into Linux systems.
Christopher Bing Aug 14 2020 6:52AM Security
FBI leads search for hackers who hijacked Twitter accounts

FBI leads search for hackers who hijacked Twitter accounts

As Washington lawmakers fret over the breach.
Joseph Menn and Mark Hosenball Jul 17 2020 6:52AM Security
Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

Reversal on iCloud came two years ago, six sources told Reuters.
Joseph Menn Jan 22 2020 6:54AM Strategy
Interpol plans to condemn encryption spread, citing predators, sources say

Interpol plans to condemn encryption spread, citing predators, sources say

Could provide cover for more countries to pass laws barring unbreakable encryption.
Joseph Menn Nov 19 2019 6:55AM Networking
US indicts operators of 'dark web' drug referral service

US indicts operators of 'dark web' drug referral service

File money laundering charges.
Mark Hosenball May 9 2019 12:28PM Benchmarking Change
Iranian hackers raid Citrix's enterprise network

Iranian hackers raid Citrix's enterprise network

Australian parliament hackers gain remote access.
Juha Saarinen Mar 11 2019 12:27AM Security
Aussie teen avoids jail over Apple hack

Aussie teen avoids jail over Apple hack

Eight months probation thanks to contrition, youth at time of probe.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2018 4:24PM Security
Apple reassures customers after alleged hack by Melbourne teen

Apple reassures customers after alleged hack by Melbourne teen

Says no customer data compromised.
Byron Kaye and Stephen Nellis Aug 20 2018 6:31AM Security
Banks warned of global ATM cash-out campaign

Banks warned of global ATM cash-out campaign

Attack of the cloned cards.
Juha Saarinen Aug 14 2018 9:33AM Financial Services
Accused FBI hacker Lauri Love wins appeal against extradition to US

Accused FBI hacker Lauri Love wins appeal against extradition to US

In 'landmark' ruling.
Michael Holden and Estelle Shirbon Feb 6 2018 6:37AM Security
Police, security vendors take down Andromeda botnet

Police, security vendors take down Andromeda botnet

Suspected bot master arrested in Belarus.
Juha Saarinen Dec 5 2017 9:30AM Security
FBI refused to ask Apple to unlock Texas shooter's iPhone

FBI refused to ask Apple to unlock Texas shooter's iPhone

Critical time could have been lost.
a Staff Writer Nov 10 2017 7:13AM Security
FBI hunting 123 alleged cyber criminals

FBI hunting 123 alleged cyber criminals

Seeks to build 'deterrence model for cyber crime'.
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2017 6:08AM Security

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