The FBI is offering to victims of recent LockBit ransomware attacks the use of 7,000 decryption keys seized from the ransomware perpetrator so that victims can use the keys to reclaim their seized data. […]

When asked how the FBI is thinking about building the next-generation workforce, a top official within the intelligence agency said Tuesday that the FBI is challenged with finding the right talent to detect deepfakes. […]

The head of the FBI’s Cyber Division said today that the bureau is making the “nation so much safer” by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing technology in its tip reporting.  […]

The FBI announced it has made 95 awards under its Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation (ITSSS-2) blanket purchase agreement worth an estimated $8 billion, making it the largest IT contract vehicle ever established by the FBI. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) issued guidance on Wednesday that details how to protect election infrastructure from foreign malign influence operations. […]

As cyberattacks are growing in severity and scale, a new FBI report has found that government facilities were the third largest target for cybersecurity hackers in 2023. […]

In the 2024 election, the United States is likely to face more complex threats as adversaries continue to adopt artificial intelligence and other technological advancements to enhance attack capabilities, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Thursday. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and FBI published a joint fact sheet on Feb. 21 outlining the top cybersecurity actions water and wastewater systems sector (WWS) entities can take to improve their cyber resiliency. […]

The Department of Justice (DoJ) and FBI, along with the U.K. National Crime Agency’s (NCA) Cyber Division and other international law enforcement partners, announced today that they have disrupted the LockBit ransomware group – one of the most active ransomware groups in the world. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI cautioned today that the LockBit ransomware gang is exploiting the Citrix Bleed security flaw in exploits against critical infrastructure sectors, according to a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) issued with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the Australian Cyber Security Center.  […]

Many Federal government agencies are having a difficult time filling cybersecurity roles with skilled personnel, but going forward, the FBI is placing an emphasis on building a diverse workforce to support its mission. […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on Sept. 20 warning about new and evolving threats from hackers utilizing Snatch ransomware. […]

The FBI and the Justice Department (DoJ) said on Aug. 29 that they have successfully disrupted and dismantled the malware and botnet known as Qakbot, which has been responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in losses to individuals and businesses. […]

With the growth of the global space economy expected to reach more than $1 trillion by 2030, the FBI – alongside the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations – is warning that adversaries will leverage cyberattacks to gain access to the U.S. space industry. […]

FBI Director Christopher Wray has tapped Janeen DiGuiseppi to serve as the assistant director of the Insider Threat Office at the FBI’s headquarters in Washington.   […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), the FBI, and international cybersecurity agencies issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on August 3 warning organizations of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) that were frequently exploited by malicious actors in 2022. […]

Microsoft said late Tuesday that it took action in recent weeks to mitigate China-based cyberattacks that exposed email account information of government agencies and other organizations, along with customer accounts of people tied to those agencies and organizations. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), released a new Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on July 6 warning against Truebot malware variants. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and the FBI, along with international partners, released a joint cybersecurity advisory on Wednesday sharing technical details regarding malicious activity by a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor. […]

As ransomware continues to be a severe issue that is plaguing many across the cybersecurity landscape, a new update has just been released through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) to address these growing threats. […]

Women across the Federal IT landscape are taking the reins in their leadership roles and getting big stuff done. During GovCIO’s Women Tech Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., this week, officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) highlighted some projects they are spearheading at their agencies to make an impact on the cyber workforce, innovation, and diversity and inclusion. […]

The FBI field office in Denver is cautioning against individuals using public USB charging stations that hackers could exploit to introduce malware into their devices. […]

FBI Director Christopher Wray said he is “deeply concerned” by the Chinese government’s AI program, and argued that China does not play by the same set of rules as the United States. […]

As emerging technologies continue to evolve, industry and Federal government experts agree that their workforce must also be on the cutting edge to stay one step ahead of adversaries and help fill the cyber skills gap. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) co-chaired the second meeting of their Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) on Dec. 14, with a CISA leader saying that the task force effort is yielding “unifying” effects in the fight against ransomware-driven cyber attacks. […]

Since July 2021, the Hive ransomware group has victimized over 1,300 companies worldwide and received about $100 million in ransom payments, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). […]

While the United States faces a diverse array of threats to national security, Federal officials warned on Nov. 17 that China poses the “greatest long-term threat,” especially when it comes to cyber threats. […]

Iranian nation-state threat actors breached a Federal agency’s network before deploying malware, including a credential harvester and a cryptocurrency miner, according to a joint advisory released on Nov. 16, by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). […]

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a Nov. 16 report that Federal agencies need to up their ransomware assistance for state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government organizations – including schools – by improving interagency collaboration, awareness, outreach, communication, and coordination with schools. […]