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

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
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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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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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International Organizations Take Down Criminal Servers
International Organizations Take Down Criminal Servers
December 01, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

For anyone who is still a bit shaken given the recent international media attention to and coverage of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, here is some good news....

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