Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Archives

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 11: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Section 702 data helped take down Colonial Pipeline hacker, Biden administration says

The White House is declassifying material about how a controversial surveillance law is used in hopes of building support for its renewal.

Jun 13, 2023 By Tonya Riley

A wastewater tank in Orlando, Florida. (Getty Images)

Did someone really hack into the Oldsmar, Florida, water treatment plant? New details suggest maybe not.

Statements from the FBI and former Oldsmar city manager indicate what happened at the plant may not have been the work of an outside hacker.

Apr 10, 2023 By Christian Vasquez

President Joe Biden answers questions briefly while departing the White House on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Biden’s budget seeks increase in cybersecurity spending

President Biden's budget proposes making technology investments across the federal government and to implement his cyber strategy.

Mar 9, 2023 By Christian Vasquez

FBI Director Christopher Wray, Director of the National Security Agency Gen. Paul Nakasone, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, and CIA Director William Burns testify during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing concerning worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill March 8, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

US intel: Chinese influence operations are growing more aggressive, more similar to Russia’s

China is stepping up efforts to influence U.S. public opinion, which increasingly resemble Russian operations.

Mar 8, 2023 By Elias Groll

Researchers say that a North Korean hacking group known for cryptocurrency heists is widening its aim (Getty Images)

North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list

North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be…

Jan 25, 2023 By Tonya Riley

Cyber Command NSPM-13 — National Security Agency (NSA) Director and U.S. Cyber Command chief Gen. Paul Nakasone testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on March 10, 2022 (Photo by: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

NSA director urges Congress to renew controversial intelligence authority

NSA Director Paul Nakasone said Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has saved lives as he pressed for its renewal.

Jan 12, 2023 By Tonya Riley

An ethereum mining rig is on display at the Thailand Crypto Expo 2022 on May 14, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.(Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)

Iranian hackers use Log4Shell to mine crypto on federal computer system

A flaw in a ubiquitous open-source software library is still being exploited nearly a year after its discovery.

Nov 16, 2022 By AJ Vicens

FBI Director Christopher A. Wray speaks to the media during a news conference at FBI Headquarters, on June 14, 2018 in Washington, DC. Wray told Congress Tuesday that he is “extremely concerned” about the threat posed by the Chinese government’s ownership of TikTok. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

FBI director says he’s ‘extremely concerned’ about China’s ability to weaponize TikTok

Christopher Wray said China could control TikTok's algorithm to support anti-American information operations, posing a serious risk.

Nov 15, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley

The Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, DC, on August 9, 2022. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

LockBit ransomware suspect arrested in Canada, faces charges in US

Authorities arrested the suspect wanted for his alleged role in one of the most prolific ransomware crews in the world.

Nov 10, 2022 By AJ Vicens

The White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Caroline Purser/Getty Images)

White House seeks international cooperation to thwart growing ransomware threat

During the International Counter Ransomware Summit in Washington, participants will discuss how to increase resilience against ransomware.

Oct 31, 2022 By Tonya Riley