Federal officials say websites were used for hacking claims, threats, and influence campaigns. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure this month of four internet domains…
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DOJ Announces Dismantling of World’s Largest Hacker Forums
U.S. and global law enforcement seize LeakBase database used for stolen data sales. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the seizure of the cybercrime forum LeakBase during…
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U.S. Sanctions Target North Korean Cyber Networks Funding Weapons Programs
The Treasury Department designates individuals, banks, and companies accused of laundering money for North Korea’s weapons and cyber operations. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets…
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State Department Offers $11 Million for Information on Alleged Hacker
An unsealed indictment from New York U.S. attorney accuses Volodymyr Tymoshchuk of several ransomware schemes. The State Department recently revealed an indictment against alleged Ukrainian hacker Volodymyr Viktorovych…
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State Department Investigates Imposter Using AI to Pose as Secretary Rubio
The FBI previously investigated the impersonation of other federal officials, including the White House chief of staff. The State Department is investigating an imposter who used artificial intelligence…
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FCC Launches National Security Council to Address Foreign Threats
New council to focus on protecting U.S. technology and telecommunications from foreign adversaries. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently announced the formation of the Council for…
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Bitcoin Value Jumps after President’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Announcement
It increased by several thousand in a few hours. The value of Bitcoin jumped from $85,000 to $94,000 within hours of President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to…
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U.S. Army Soldier Charged for Selling Presidential Candidates Phone Records
Justice Department filed charges against the accused in federal court in Seattle. A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted by the Justice Department for illegally obtaining, sharing, and…
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Treasury Department Acknowledges Chinese Cyberattack
Officials inform a Senate committee about a cloud service breach of workstations and unclassified materials. Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury told the Senate Banking Committee…
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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
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