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fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day 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
4 days 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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fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
#ice
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
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ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

At least 20 ICE & CBP officials have been charged with sex crimes against children - LGBTQ Nation

Twenty-nine of thirty ICE and CBP agents face sexual-offense charges; two-thirds allegedly committed sexual crimes against children.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
5 days 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.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week 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
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center

Trump's budget includes a significant increase in counterterrorism funding and establishes an FBI-led center to identify domestic terrorists.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
21 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

Jones Day Gets Hacked While FBI Busy Planning Kash Patel's Next Vacation - Above the Law

Jones Day experienced a data breach by the Silent Ransom Group, affecting 10 clients and involving demands for $13 million to keep the breach quiet.
#us-secret-service
California
fromABC30 Fresno
19 minutes ago

ICE involved in shooting in Stanislaus County, officials confirm

ICE was involved in a shooting incident in Stanislaus County, with a suspect hospitalized and ongoing investigation.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Feds Storm NYC Councilmember's Home, Seize Devices in Pre-Dawn Raid

Federal agents raided the homes of Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister as part of a corruption investigation into migrant shelter contracts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
#terrorism
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

France charges four over failed attack on US bank

Four individuals, including a young man and three minors, were charged in a thwarted attack on a Bank of America branch in Paris.
NYC parents
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Three emergency calls were made from a terror suspect's Pennsylvania home after a foiled NYC attack involving explosive devices thrown at a mayor's residence.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

France charges four over failed attack on US bank

Four individuals, including a young man and three minors, were charged in a thwarted attack on a Bank of America branch in Paris.
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fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Three emergency calls were made from a terror suspect's Pennsylvania home after a foiled NYC attack involving explosive devices thrown at a mayor's residence.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

FBI Sting Operation Exposes Crypto Price Rigging Network as 10 Foreign Nationals Charged, Over $1M Seized

Federal crackdown reveals a network of alleged crypto price manipulation, highlighting increased enforcement risks for digital asset firms.
#immigration
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
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Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

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fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown-What Travelers Should Expect

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to address security issues amid a partial government shutdown.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

ICE begins its descent on the nation's airports on day 43 of the partial government shut down | Fortune

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA during a government shutdown causing long security lines.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown-What Travelers Should Expect

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to address security issues amid a partial government shutdown.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

ICE begins its descent on the nation's airports on day 43 of the partial government shut down | Fortune

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA during a government shutdown causing long security lines.
#dhs
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million

The Department of Homeland Security purchased a vacant warehouse in Salt Lake City for $145.4 million to convert it into a detention facility.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

DOJ Continues to Let DHS Pick and Choose Screen Shots Pertaining to Their Assaults - emptywheel

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 hours ago

The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million

The Department of Homeland Security purchased a vacant warehouse in Salt Lake City for $145.4 million to convert it into a detention facility.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

DOJ Continues to Let DHS Pick and Choose Screen Shots Pertaining to Their Assaults - emptywheel

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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
fromComputerworld
3 days 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
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

US Charges Uranium Crypto Exchange Hacker

Jonathan Spalletta was charged with hacking Uranium Finance, stealing over $53 million, and laundering the funds through various transactions.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Fugitive illegal migrant with long rap sheet smashes into ICE agent with vehicle

Xa Lee, an illegal migrant with a criminal record, struck an ICE agent with his vehicle during a traffic stop in Sacramento.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
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fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Fireworks executive rips page from Boston bombing playbook to trace NYC terror suspect

Phantom Fireworks proactively searches its customer database when terror suspects are identified, creating a digital trail that connects purchases of fireworks materials to alleged perpetrators in terror investigations.
#terrorism-charges
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

U.S. terrorism case against former Ont. student includes 'classified' national security material | CBC News

NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

US: Investigators looking at ISIS motive in NY bomb attack

Two men were arraigned on terrorism charges after throwing improvised explosive devices at far-right protesters outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a Christian nationalist anti-Islam demonstration.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

U.S. terrorism case against former Ont. student includes 'classified' national security material | CBC News

U.S. prosecutors are protecting classified national security material in their case against Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen accused of plotting a shooting attack targeting Jews in New York.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
1 week ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. faces elevated terrorism threats amid cuts at FBI and DOJ. 'So much experience has been decimated from the ranks' | Fortune

Recent terrorism attacks in New York, Michigan, and Virginia reveal heightened threats amid U.S.-Iran tensions and staffing shortages in federal counterterrorism agencies.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Officials Throw Cold Water on FBI Claim That Iran Sought to Attack California With Drones

The FBI issued an alert to California police about Iran's alleged aspiration to attack unspecified targets using drones, but multiple law enforcement officials confirmed no credible intelligence supports the bulletin.
#terrorism-investigation
US news
fromFox News
4 weeks ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
fromDailycaller
4 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

US news
fromFox News
4 weeks ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
fromDailycaller
4 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

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.
#cybersecurity-breach
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Foreign hacker reportedly breached FBI servers holding Epstein files in 2023

A foreign hacker compromised FBI files on Jeffrey Epstein during a 2023 break-in at the New York field office, revealing the high intelligence value of materials containing connections to prominent political and business figures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Foreign hacker reportedly breached FBI servers holding Epstein files in 2023

A foreign hacker compromised FBI files on Jeffrey Epstein during a 2023 break-in at the New York field office, revealing the high intelligence value of materials containing connections to prominent political and business figures.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

FBI wiretap system tapped by hackers

The FBI identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks, and we have leveraged all technical capabilities to respond.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks 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
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?

ICE agents deployed to airports to assist TSA amid staffing shortages, but their specific roles remain unclear and have drawn skepticism.
US politics
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

ICE Agents Deployed To Nation's Swamped Airports To Stand Around And Do Nothing | Defector

The TSA faces severe staffing shortages due to a government shutdown, leading to long airport security wait times and deployment of ICE agents for assistance.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
4 weeks 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.
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Marathon Trial: An Assessment of FBI and NSA's Online Investigations

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother used TMobile phones and linked social accounts, raising questions about NSA dragnet coverage and investigative connection methods.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
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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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

FBI to give update on 'major' investigation amid U.S. media reports Ryan Wedding in custody | CBC

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian, allegedly led a transnational drug-smuggling empire importing 60 metric tonnes of cocaine yearly into Los Angeles and is captured.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
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fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025

The jackpotting attacks involve the use of specialized malware, such as Ploutus, to infect ATMs and force them to dispense cash. In most cases, cybercriminals have been observed gaining unauthorized access to the machines by opening an ATM face with widely available generic keys. There are at least two different ways by which the malware is deployed: Removing the ATM's hard drive, followed by either connecting it to their computer, copying it to the hard drive, attaching it back to the ATM, and rebooting the ATM,
Information security
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fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Federal agents in Minnesota could outnumber total Twin Cities police

A potential 3,000 federal ICE and CBP agents would equal five times Minneapolis Police Department manpower and nearly one agent per 1,000 Twin Cities residents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Broker who sold malware to the FBI set for sentencing

A Jordanian national pleaded guilty to acting as an initial access broker who sold network access and malware that facilitated ransomware and multimillion-dollar losses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE's creation

Of the 15 officers who died in the line of duty while working for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the ICE branch charged with detaining unauthorized migrants within the interior of the US, all but two died of Covid. One deportation officer, Brian Beliso, died of a heart attack in 2020 during a foot chase. The other deportation officer to die of something other than Covid, Lorenzo Roberto Gomez, experienced heat stress during a training exercise in El Paso, Texas, leading to hospitalization.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Purpose-Built or Perilous: Congress Faces a Critical FBI Headquarters Decision

The FBI headquarters relocation must prioritize employee safety and data security over cost, requiring a new facility meeting Level V security standards rather than retrofitting the vulnerable Reagan Building.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

DHS plans to build a unified biometric matching system combining face, fingerprint, iris, and other identifiers across multiple enforcement agencies.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How are ICE agents recruited, and who are they?

ICE doubled its agent force and accelerated deportations while shortening training and removing Spanish requirements, prompting screening, suitability, and politicization concerns after a fatality.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

From Stopping Osama bin Laden to Killing Renee Good

Ridge, a moderate Republican and a Vietnam vet with a square jaw and gentle manner, was the governor of Pennsylvania when nearly 3,000 Americans were killed on September 11, 2001. The nation was gripped with fear and horror, and President George W. Bush put the bipartisanship-seeking Ridge in charge of making sure there wouldn't be another terrorist strike. The new Cabinet-level entity that he would lead mashed together more than 20 federal agencies under one Orwellian name.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks

Federal agents empowered to use force must be publicly identifiable to ensure accountability; anonymity for such public servants is unjustified.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
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 politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps

House Judiciary Committee requests DOJ communications with Apple and Google regarding removal of apps that shared sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
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