FBI News
Task Force Formed to Address Widespread Tesla Vandalism in the U.S.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public about an uptick in Tesla-targeted vandalism. Though Tesla vehicles have been targeted internationally, a response to Elon Musk's role ...
FBI Busts South American Organized Theft Ring Targeting Pro Athlete Homes
Last week, the FBI announced a coordinated operation of arrests and searches in multiple jurisdictions in its effort to investigate burglaries targeting the homes of several professional athletes. ...
FBI Takes Down Huge Global Army of Zombie Computer Devices
The FBI said it has dismantled what is likely the world's largest botnet — an army of 19 million infected computers — that was leased to hackers for cybercrimes. The botnet, which was spread ...
FBI Director Cautions Companies Not to Pay Attackers in Ransomware Incidents
Companies and organizations that are victims of ransomware attacks shouldn't pay hackers to unlock their data and should quickly contact law enforcement, which opens up the possibility of creative ...
Conti Ransomware Gang Has Struck 16 U.S. Health and Emergency Networks: FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the same group of online extortionists blamed for striking the Irish health system last week have also hit at least 16 U.S. medical and first response ...
Ex-Wells Fargo Official to Join AIG in Security Leadership Role; Three Nominated to Board
American International Group, Inc. hired a former Wells Fargo & Company executive and government security official in a leadership role, and separately nominated three new board members. Rich ...
AmTrust’s Stock Plunges After Media Report Alleges 2014 FBI Investigation Over Accounting Practices
AmTrust Financial saw its stock price plunge nearly 19 percent Tuesday following a Wall Street Journal report alleging a 2014 FBI investigation of its accounting practices. The New York-based ...
FBI Alleges VW Execs Concealed Diesel Cheating
Volkswagen (VW) executives decided to cover up cheating of U.S. emissions tests when they were told about it almost two months before the matter became a public scandal in 2015, according to a court ...