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FBI warns Play ransomware hackers have hit nearly a thousand US firms

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Play hackers have added phone calls to their extortion tactics, and are targeting more flaws.

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Malware affiliate pyramid scheme is shuttered by US feds: here's how to keep safe

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The FBI dismantled Qakbot malware’s infrastructure, but it resurfaced quickly using spam bomb attacks

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FBI, Secret Service operation takes down AVCheck site used to test malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Two crypting services were also dismantled in major law enforcement operation.

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Be on the lookout for deepfake and AI government officials, FBI warns

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The FBI is warning about ongoing smishing and vishing attacks impersonating senior US officials.

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FBI warns outdated routers are being hacked and hijacked for criminal purposes

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Multiple Linksys and Cisco models are among those being targeted and assimilated into botnets.

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FBI places bounty on Salt Typhoon, $10 million for info on infamous Chinese hacking group

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The FBI is looking for the public's help identifying key players in attacks on US critical infrastructure.

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Ransomware cost US victims $16.6 billion in 2024, FBI warns

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

More ransomware attacks hit the US than ever before in 2024.

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FBI warns scammers are posing as agents pretending to help recover lost funds

By Sead Fadilpašić published

No, that Jaime Quin on Telegram is not the real IC3 chief - it's a scammer looking for a way into your bank account.

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Fake file converters are stealing info, pushing ransomware, FBI warns

By Sead Fadilpašić published

FBI warns some web-based file management services are not as well-intentioned as they seem.

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Free online file converters could infect your PC with malware, FBI warns

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

FBI has warned file converter scams are on the rise.

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