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Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty in Nearly $200M Fraud Scheme
Former CIA officer David J. Rush pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using a fabricated classified program to steal nearly $200 million from the U.S. government.
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Former CIA officer David J. Rush pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using a fabricated classified program to steal nearly $200 million from the U.S. government.
FBI employees were reportedly told that hackers stole personal and medical data after breaching the bureau’s job application system through PeopleSoft.
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI and stole sensitive data linked to agents and job applicants.
The FBI and Coast Guard boarded two oil tankers after suspected cyberattacks compromised ship networks, navigation, and operational systems.
IDScan confirmed a cloud breach involving driver’s license and passport data after reports linked the incident to more than 150 million license records.
The US government seized domains linked to a China-backed botnet accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies, hospitals and defence firms.
Sen. Ron Wyden asked the GAO to review how federal law enforcement agencies use hacking tools and spyware, citing limited public oversight and reporting.
U.S. agencies warn hackers are using AI-generated exploit scripts to target vulnerable Siemens S7 controllers in water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
Water utility cyberattacks have disrupted systems across multiple U.S. states, with Iran the leading suspect as federal agencies investigate the campaign.
U.S. courts will begin publishing data on spyware wiretaps in 2029, showing how often judges authorise government hacking tools to intercept live communications.
The FBI warns cybercriminals are hacking online accounts to steal intimate images, with victims facing sextortion, harassment and other attacks.
The FBI is reportedly investigating how a North Korean remote IT worker obtained employment with an unnamed U.S. federal government agency.
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