Online file conversion programs could be used to commit scams, steal information, spread infected files or use data for illicit purposes, according to a recent FBI warning.
The US security agency has issued an alert in this regard, referring to such digital tools as a possible weapon against users.…
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Attack against Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania
The candidate for the presidency of the United States, Donald Trump, had to be evacuated from a rally he was holding this Saturday, July 13 in Pennsylvania, after gunshots were heard, and he was injured in the ear in what the FBI has…
Victims of cryptocurrency theft are scammed for the second time with false promises
Being a victim of a cryptocurrency scam or a cyberattack and losing your funds is a worry and nightmare for any user. Unfortunately for many victims, there is potential for an even worse outcome. ESET, a leading company in proactive threat…
FBI alerts about new malware to steal cryptocurrencies
A Russian-made malware, called Infamous Chisel, is out to steal funds from crypto wallets, the FBI reported on Friday.
The virus, which was originally used to steal Ukrainian military data, is now being used by hackers to grab…
A total of $1.7 million worth of cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from March to July
In a recent FBI publication, it was learned that between the months of March and July of this year, the US security agency managed to recover $ 1.7 million in cryptocurrencies.
The FBI has indicated that the seized assets come particularly…
FBI Alerts on Juice Jacking, Related to Public USB Charging Stations
The FBI has warned against the use of public charging stations in places like malls, airports or hotels, where malicious actors can use USB ports as a way to introduce malware into smartphones, a practice known as "juice jacking." .
The…
FBI issues warning about cryptocurrency apps
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sent a warning related to the spread of fraudulent applications related to the world of cryptocurrencies.
As detailed by the FBI, this type of application created by cybercrime has stolen up to…
FBI on alert for sale of educational credentials on the “darknet”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is on alert for the theft of thousands of credentials from American educational networks that circulate through darknet forums in countries such as Russia and can lead to security breaches.
The…
Hacker intervenes FBI servers
FBI servers were intervened by a hacker, who sent more than 100,000 emails warning of an apparent cyber attack as reported by Spamhaus Project, an international company that aims to provide support to detect Internet threats to various…
FBI joins investigation of biggest crypto scam of 2020
The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States (FBI) is helping South African authorities in the investigation of the company Mirror Trading International (MTI), which could be considered the largest cryptocurrency scam of 2020.…