FBI
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FBI warns of fake FIFA sites ahead of 2026 World Cup
The FBI warned that fake FIFA websites are being used ahead of the 2026 World Cup to steal data, sell bogus tickets and push other scams. Researchers said hundreds of phishing sites and related campaigns are already active.
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Romanian man gets 56 months for hacking Oregon state network
A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for breaching an Oregon state government network and selling access to other U.S. victims, in a case tied to at least $250,000 in losses.
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FBI warns Silent Ransom Group is targeting US law firms in in-person data theft attacks
The FBI warned that Silent Ransom Group is targeting U.S. law firms with phishing, callback scams and, if needed, in-person access to steal data. The gang may use remote tools or connect external drives to victim computers.
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U.S., international agencies arrest 276 in crypto scam crackdown
International authorities arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine scam centers in a crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes that targeted Americans and caused millions of dollars in losses.
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FBI, Indonesian Police Disrupt Global Phishing Network Using W3LL Toolkit
The FBI and Indonesian police dismantled infrastructure tied to a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, seized domains and detained an alleged developer. Officials said the scheme targeted more than 17,000 victims in 2023 and 2024.
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FBI warns Americans about data risks from Chinese mobile apps
The FBI warned Americans about privacy and data security risks from foreign-developed mobile apps, especially those made by Chinese developers, saying some can collect extensive data and store it on servers in China.
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FBI investigates breach affecting wiretap management system
The FBI is probing a breach that affected an unclassified system used to manage wiretaps and surveillance warrants. The agency began investigating on February 17 after spotting abnormal logs, and said it addressed suspicious activity.
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FBI says cybercriminals stole $262 million in account-takeover schemes since January
The FBI said cybercriminals impersonating banks have stolen more than $262 million in account-takeover attacks since January, with the IC3 receiving over 5,100 complaints; attackers use phishing, social engineering and fraudulent websites to capture credentials and move funds to cryptocurrency wallets.
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Major US banks review exposure after SitusAMC data breach
SitusAMC, a mortgage services vendor, said attackers accessed its systems in a breach discovered Nov. 12 and confirmed Nov. 22; major banks including JPMorgan, Citi and Morgan Stanley are reviewing potential customer data exposure while the FBI and the company continue an investigation.
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FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data
The FBI warning highlights that criminals are creating spoofed IC3 websites to harvest personal data, noting more than 100 impersonation reports since late 2023 and urging direct access to IC3.gov and vigilance against look-alike domains and scam communications.
