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61 Interestana reports mention FBI, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania, facing allegations of involvement in extortion activities reportedly connected to the FBI's investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group. The arrest, which occurred on an unspecified date, marks a significant development…
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents arrested an executive from a Canadian cybersecurity firm on Thursday in Pennsylvania, as part of an ongoing investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group. This group is reportedly responsible for a recent data breach…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended an additional individual suspected of being a member of the ShinyHunters extortion group, which is believed to be responsible for a recent breach of FBI systems.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disrupted the operations of Chinese state-sponsored hackers, identified as Flax Typhoon, by seizing seven internet domains. These domains were instrumental in the distribution and control of two distinct hacking tools: MicroScan and FishHub.
Hackers associated with a Chinese cybersecurity firm exploited vulnerabilities to steal emails from numerous organizations across Southeast Asia, including government bodies, law enforcement, healthcare systems, and religious institutions. The FBI, alongside agencies from six other countries, revealed this operation…
A teenager from Amman, Jordan, identified by the hacker handle “Rey” and suspected of leading the prolific data theft and extortion group ShinyHunters, has been detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the hacking…
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has removed an Accenture contractor from their duties following an incident where a security failure allegedly led to the ShinyHunters data breach, resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to thousands…
A suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, identified online by the handle "Rey," has reportedly been detained in Jordan. This individual is now cooperating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in an effort to locate other members…
US authorities have arrested Greg Lui, the 38-year-old CEO of Earthmade Computer, on charges of smuggling high-end computer servers containing export-controlled Nvidia chips into China. The Department of Justice announced the arrest in a press release issued on Thursday, detailing…
The U.S. Department of Defense is in the process of notifying more than 2 million current and former military personnel that their sensitive personal information has been compromised through a breach of one of its networks.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a directive to its employees, urging them to assume that their personal data has been compromised following a suspected cyberattack. This warning stems from claims made by the hacking group ShinyHunters…
Frank Abagnale, the subject of the film "Catch Me If You Can," has cautioned that artificial intelligence is significantly accelerating and simplifying the commission of financial fraud. Abagnale, who has dedicated 50 years to assisting the FBI in detecting fraudulent…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a direct warning to the remaining members of the ShinyHunters extortion group, urging them to surrender to authorities. This directive follows the recent arrest of an individual described by the FBI…
Dutch police arrested 23-year-old Pepijn van der Stap on suspicion of facilitating data thefts and extortions attributed to the hacker group ShinyHunters. The arrest, which occurred this month, was followed by a significant increase in ShinyHunters' cybercriminal activities, including breaches…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared a "cyber security incident" following a data breach that exposed the personal information of its agents. While the bureau has not yet issued a public confirmation of the breach, it has directly…
ShinyHunters, a prominent and prolific hacker collective notorious for its data theft and subsequent sale on the dark web, has recently asserted responsibility for a cybersecurity breach targeting the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on June 17, 2024, for a scheme involving hacking and extorting at least 10 U.S. technology and telecommunications companies.
Current and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents have voiced significant fear and anger following a substantial data breach, detailing the "devastating impact" of the incident on their personal safety and professional operations.
A Brooklyn resident has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his central role in a large-scale cryptocurrency phishing operation that defrauded approximately 100 individuals across the United States of $16 million.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated an investigation into claims made by the hacker group ShinyHunters, which alleges the exfiltration of personal data belonging to thousands of current and former employees.