The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement warning of an escalating trend where cybercriminals are actively targeting both adult and child online accounts to steal sexually explicit images or videos.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public warning detailing a significant increase in cybercriminals targeting and stealing intimate photos and videos by hijacking online accounts. This criminal activity is not solely focused on financial information or passwords…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that ransomware groups are actively exploiting two recently patched vulnerabilities affecting SonicWall's Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 series appliances. These exploits target a maximum-severity Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) flaw, identified…
A former FBI supervisory agent pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $1 million in digital assets from an adversarial nation. The agent, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed by the Department of Justice, admitted to the theft and agreed…
A former FBI counterintelligence supervisor, identified as Michael Rees, has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from wallets linked to FBI investigations. Prosecutors allege that Rees, while employed by the FBI, misappropriated these digital assets.
US authorities are investigating a cyberattack that targeted more than 30 water facilities across the Midwestern state of Minnesota earlier this week. The full extent of the breach and the specific systems affected are still under assessment, but the incident…
Hackers launched a coordinated cyberattack targeting more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota, prompting the Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) agency to activate its statewide cybersecurity incident response capabilities. The attack, which occurred on or around October 26, 2023, specifically…
A coordinated cyberattack impacted the operational technology of more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, prompting a significant statewide cybersecurity response. Publicly, the cities of Braham, Plymouth, South St. Paul, and Maple Plain…
Federal prosecutors linked an alleged Scattered Spider hacker to a network intrusion at a luxury jewelry retailer using a persistent Windows device ID, according to a newly unsealed federal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District…
Harry Shearer, a prominent voice actor recognized for his work on "The Simpsons" and "Spinal Tap," has voiced concerns regarding the potential misuse of his voice by artificial intelligence after his death.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have updated their March advisory concerning Russian intelligence operations targeting Signal users. The latest warning, issued this week, details an escalated phishing tactic where attackers are…