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1 day ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
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#cybercrime
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
11 hours ago

Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

Triad Nexus is a cybercrime network responsible for over $200 million in losses through scams and money laundering, using various techniques to evade sanctions.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
11 hours ago

Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

Triad Nexus is a cybercrime network responsible for over $200 million in losses through scams and money laundering, using various techniques to evade sanctions.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.
more#cybercrime
#data-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
more#data-privacy
fromNature
22 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
#irs
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
8 hours ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
8 hours ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
more#irs
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
6 hours ago

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 days ago

Inside The DOJ's Hospital Contracting Crackdown: What Message Are the Feds Sending? - MedCity News

The Department of Justice is suing OhioHealth and NewYork-Presbyterian for anticompetitive contracting practices that limit patient access to affordable care.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
more#cryptocurrency
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Chelsea man sentenced for stealing mail, fraudulently depositing checks

Josman Romero-Delgado was sentenced for his role in a mail theft and bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks.
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
more#cybersecurity
#ice
US politics
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
more#ice
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
World news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Appeals court removes limits on DOGE access to SSA data despite 'alarming' revelations

A federal appeals court reversed restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive Social Security Administration data.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
#fraud
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect defrauded Americans of $8 million through a fraudulent payment processing scheme over four years.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
more#fraud
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.
#phishing
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
more#phishing
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Nanny Arrested at SFO For Allegedly Charging $60,000 on Former Boss's Credit Card

Naghmeh Novbakhtian, 35, of San Francisco, was arrested last Tuesday around 6:50 am in connection with a felony credit card fraud case upon her flight landing at San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
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#immigration
US news
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US news
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
more#immigration
Retirement
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Winthrop man charged with Social Security fraud, concealment

Kenneth Riel was charged with Social Security fraud, allegedly receiving $88,383 in stolen benefits over four years.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
#deepfakes
Law
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Law
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.
more#deepfakes
SF politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
more#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#ai-fraud
Information security
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

What IT leaders need to know about AI-fueled death fraud

AI-generated fake death certificates pose significant risks for businesses by enabling fraudsters to exploit customer accounts and data.
more#ai-fraud
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Admin Admits Majorly Inflated Medicaid Numbers Were Used to Justify Fraud Probe

The Trump administration admitted to using inflated Medicaid figures for a fraud probe, raising questions about its nationwide crackdown on alleged abuse.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
World news
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked

Iranian cyber group Handala Hack claims responsibility for attacks on US entities in retaliation for military actions against Iran.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says | TechCrunch

An unidentified foreign hacker broke into the FBI's field office in New York in 2023 and compromised files related to the bureau's investigation into the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Reuters. The hack took advantage of a server at the Child Exploitation Forensic Lab in the FBI's New York Field Office that was left inadvertently vulnerable by an FBI special agent working on the case.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
#fbi-cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
more#fbi-cybersecurity
US politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

StopICE Hacked: Names And Locations of Over 100k Users Were Sent to the FBI, ICE and HSI - DataBreaches.Net

A StopICE security breach exposed sensitive personal data and precise GPS locations of over 100,000 users to federal agencies, creating serious privacy and First Amendment concerns.
US news
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

Scammers impersonating the Santa Barbara County district attorney contact residents by email and text to solicit gift card purchases and personal information.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
2 months ago

Minessota man posed as FBI agent to try to free Mangione | The Jerusalem Post

Mangione, 27, is awaiting trial in a death penalty murder case on charges that he gunned down Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, in Manhattan in 2024. Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan Supreme Court on New York state murder and terrorism charges in New York City, U.S., February 21, 2025. (photo credit: Curtis Means/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)By REUTERS A Minnesota man has been accused of impersonating an FBI agent to attempt to free accused health insurance CEO killer Luigi Mangione from a Brooklyn prison, while carrying a barbecue fork and a pizza-cutter blade, court records show.
US news
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Turns out most cybercriminals are old enough to know better

Middle-aged adults aged 35-44 comprise 37% of cybercrime arrests, with 25-44 year-olds accounting for nearly 60% of cases, contradicting the teenage hacker stereotype.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI is probing 'suspicious' breach into bureau networks

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on its networks, potentially involving systems used for court-ordered wiretapping requests.
fromPCWorld
1 month ago

Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait

The email seen by at least some customers of the Emma email platform was a phishing scam. Hackers hoped to inspire instant panic with the words, 'As part of our commitment to supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we will be adding a Support ICE donation button to the footer of every email sent through our platform.'
Information security
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
1 month ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

ICE Agents Are 'Doxing' Themselves

ICE List claims a leaked database of nearly 4,500 DHS employees but mainly aggregates publicly posted information, includes inaccuracies, and operates as a crowdsourced wiki.
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