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Trump's victimization narratives fuel potential violence by his supporters. [ more ]

The FBI and Milwaukee Police are renewing their public appeal for information regarding the homicide of trans woman Brazil Johnson.

Johnson's death highlights the ongoing violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people in America. [ more ]

ISIS affiliated terrorists may target Pride Month events, as per FBI and Homeland Security warning. [ more ]

FBI Director Christopher Wray made an unannounced trip to Israel to meet with intelligence and law enforcement officials.

The visit was in response to the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas and focused on countering threats from Hezbollah and Hamas. [ more ]

A Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee and his wife appeared in court for charges related to the Capitol riot. [ more ]

A Maryland elections board official resigned after being arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Carlos Ayala is accused of climbing a police barricade, jabbing a flagpole at a Capitol Police officer, and urging police to join the rioters. [ more ]

A ransomware cyberattack disrupted operations at Ascension, one of the largest U.S. health care systems. [ more ]

Cybercriminals are advancing their tactics, causing widespread ransomware attacks across organizations of all sizes. [ more ]

#StopRansomware advisories provide TTPs and IOCs to help organizations protect against ransomware.

ALPHV Blackcat ransomware targeting healthcare sector since mid-December 2023. [ more ]

The Russian ransomware group ALPHV allegedly stole top-secret documents from a technology company responsible for handling US intelligence documents

FBI director Christopher Wray warns of the threat of Chinese hackers in the US [ more ]

The U.S. addressed a cyber threat from China by dismantling a botnet used to breach American critical infrastructure, but challenges persist due to evolving tactics and multiple covert networks. [ more ]

Russian state-backed hackers using compromised routers to access computers

FBI issues precautions regarding Ubiquiti EdgeRouters for security measures [ more ]

Ubiquiti EdgeRouters vulnerable to Russian hackers

FBI operation against APT28 malware [ more ]

The F.B.I. collaborated with other countries to disrupt a Russian hacking operation that targeted home and small-business internet routers.

The operation is part of a broader effort to counter Russia's cybercampaigns against the United States and its allies. [ more ]

FBI Director Christopher Wray disclosed the shutdown of the China-backed hacking group known as Volt Typhoon during a House committee hearing.

Volt Typhoon had hacked outdated routers and was targeting critical U.S. infrastructure systems such as water treatment plants, power grid, and transportation systems. [ more ]

Chinese hackers targeted small office/home office routers in the US in a botnet attack

Affected routers were manufactured by Cisco and NetGear and had reached end-of-life status [ more ]

The FBI has re-established communications with social media companies following setbacks in the Murthy v. Missouri case.

There are instances where it is warranted for the FBI to be in contact with tech platforms, particularly in cases of danger or threat. [ more ]

The US Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's X Corp's request to publicly disclose information about federal law enforcement investigations.

The lower court ruled that the FBI's restrictions on what X Corp can say about investigations do not violate their free speech rights. [ more ]

MS-13 senior leader arrested at California-Mexico border on narco-terrorism charges.

MS-13 leader part of an internationally controlling council indicted for terrorism offenses. [ more ]

The Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, is rapidly expanding its criminal empire in New York and could potentially form alliances with other gangs like MS-13.

The FBI is closely monitoring Tren de Aragua's growth and actively sharing intelligence to prevent further expansion. [ more ]

Violent crime in U.S. dropped last year after a pandemic-era spike. Murders down 13%, violent crime down 6%, property crime down 3%. FBI report based on data from 80% of law enforcement agencies. [ more ]

Multiple injuries during law enforcement exercises at FBI training facility in Southern California.

Accident involved officers from FBI's law enforcement partner, not FBI personnel. [ more ]

SWAT team members injured in an explosion during training at an FBI facility in Irvine.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department and the FBI are investigating the incident. [ more ]

FBI agents visited the Bronx home of Mayor Eric Adams' aide Winnie Greco over allegations of misuse of power.

The investigation by the city Department of Investigation into Winnie Greco's alleged misuse of her government position is ongoing. [ more ]

Two high-ranking NYC fire department chiefs under investigation.

FBI and city investigators raided homes and offices in a corruption probe. [ more ]

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is requesting a confidential informant file related to the alleged bribe paid to Hunter and Joe Biden by the owner of Burisma Holdings.

The file is deemed crucial to the committee's investigation of Hunter's overseas business dealings and the impeachment proceedings against President Biden. [ more ]

Former New York Gov. David Paterson defends Mayor Eric Adams amid federal probe

Paterson describes FBI's actions as 'Orwellian' [ more ]

A top city official has informed the FBI about alleged improper behavior involving Mayor Eric Adams' campaign.

The official claims that a City Hall staffer, Rana Abbasova, asked colleagues to delete text messages after the FBI raided her home.

The FBI seized Mayor Adams' cell phones as part of their investigation. [ more ]

FBI informant charged with fabricating bribery scheme involving President Biden's family ordered to remain in jail pending trial due to flight risk.

Prosecutors raised concerns about the informant's ties to Russian intelligence and potential to flee the country. [ more ]

Alexander Smirnov was an informant for the F.B.I., who played a double game by providing information on oligarchs while also offering consulting services to them.

In 2020, Smirnov lied to his F.B.I. handler about the Ukrainian energy company Burisma supposedly arranging bribes for President Biden and his son, leading to his recent indictment. [ more ]

The FBI confidential source admitted to implicating Russian intervention in spreading false information about the Bidens.

Alexander Smirnov faces charges for providing allegedly false information about President Biden and Hunter Biden. [ more ]

Former FBI official sentenced to over two years in prison for corruption involving Albanian ties.

Judge expresses disappointment in former FBI agent's betrayal of trust and loss of moral compass. [ more ]

Special counsel David Weiss, who is investigating Hunter Biden, has filed charges against the FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine.

The false statement made by Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant, is what Republicans have used to accuse Joe Biden of corruption and led to an impeachment inquiry against him.

The indictment filed by the special counsel does not mention the Biden family by name, but it is clear it concerns them. [ more ]

The FBI searched the homes of Mayor Eric Adams's chief fund-raiser and two other individuals with ties to the mayor and Turkey, as part of a corruption investigation into Adams's 2021 campaign.

Investigators are examining whether the Turkish government conspired with Adams's campaign to funnel foreign donations into campaign coffers and whether Adams pressured Fire Department officials to approve a new high-rise Turkish consulate despite safety concerns.

None of the individuals involved in the searches have been accused of wrongdoing. [ more ]

FBI dismantled a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russian GRU for malicious activities.

GRU repurposed Moobot malware created by cybercriminals to orchestrate cyber espionage activities globally. [ more ]

The FBI took down a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russia's GRU for cyber espionage purposes.

The GRU leveraged existing malware to repurpose the botnet and target US and foreign governments as well as corporate organizations. [ more ]

The Androxgh0st malware is a botnet that collects cloud credentials and abuses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.

The malware targets websites using the Laravel web application framework to steal credentials and other sensitive data. [ more ]

The FBI suppressed an attack by Chinese hackers targeting routers in an attempt to cripple Cisco and Netgear devices.

The operation successfully prevented reinfection of the routers and removed the malware deployed by the hackers. [ more ]

Chinese government hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in the United States, according to FBI Director Chris Wray.

The FBI and Justice Department have disrupted a botnet of U.S.-based routers hijacked by Chinese state hackers. [ more ]

Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants and electrical grids.

FBI Director Christopher Wray will warn Congress about the risk these cyberattacks pose to American citizens and communities. [ more ]

A 17-year-old from California is facing charges for hundreds of swatting incidents and bomb threats across the US.

Swatting has targeted celebrities, federal judges, lawmakers, state capitol buildings, and even the White House. [ more ]

A man has killed eight people in the suburbs of Chicago and remains at large. The motive for the killings is unknown, but the man knew the victims.

The FBI's fugitive task force is helping local police in the search for the suspect. [ more ]

CISA and the FBI are urging manufacturers of small office/home office (SOHO) routers to enhance their security against attacks by state-backed hacking groups like Volt Typhoon.

The agencies are advising vendors to eliminate vulnerabilities in router web management interfaces during the design and development stages. [ more ]

China's Volt Typhoon attackers used hundreds of outdated routers infected with malware to target US critical infrastructure.

The FBI was able to infiltrate the attack, harvest key data, and remotely wipe the KV Botnet. [ more ]

The FBI has arrested over 1,200 people so far in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators are still seeking the public's help in identifying suspects. [ more ]

Artefacts from the 1916 Easter Rising may have been lost to Ireland forever in the 1990s.

The FBI investigated the sale of stolen artefacts across the US, involving an artefact dealer with connections to a group accused of supporting the IRA. [ more ]

Government buildings in multiple states were evacuated following bomb threats.

These bomb threats come after a spate of false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials. [ more ]

Several states, including Illinois, received emailed bomb threats to statehouse buildings.

The FBI deemed the threats to be a hoax and no evacuations were ordered. [ more ]

Multiple states have reported receiving bomb threats to their Capitols, resulting in evacuations and lockdowns

Officials have not found evidence of dangerous items in the government buildings [ more ]

Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.

Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [ more ]

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of elevated terror threats in the US

Wray urges Congress to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act [ more ]

The FBI has a history of targeting Black-led movements through unlawful means.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act serves as the FBI's backchannel for warrantless domestic surveillance.

The FBI conducted as many as 3.4 million searches of American communications in 2021 alone. [ more ]

The FBI is offering a $1,000 reward for information on a man suspected in multiple bank robbery attempts in the Loop.

The suspect has attempted bank robberies every three to four weeks and may make another attempt soon.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 40s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a black and gray goatee. [ more ]

Mayor Eric Adams' top fundraiser is no longer raising money for his reelection campaign.

A 25-year-old campaign staffer, Brianna Suggs, had her house raided by the FBI.

Adams previously said he has 'full confidence' in Suggs. [ more ]

Eric Adams envisions New York City as a hub for electric passenger aircraft.

Adams avoided a question about whether anyone else on his team had their phones seized by the FBI. [ more ]