He Spent 25 Years Infiltrating Nazis, the Klan, and Biker Gangs

Scott was a top undercover agent for the FBI, putting himself in harm’s way dozens of times. Now, he’s telling his story for the first time to sound the alarm about the threat of far-right ex…

This Week In Security: Zimbra, Lockbit 2, And Hacking NK

Unknown attackers have been exploiting a 0-day attack against the Zimbra e-mail suite. Researchers at Volexity first discovered the attack back in December of last year, detected by their monitorin…

FBI: Use a Burner Phone at the Olympics

The warning follows a Citizen Lab report that found the official, mandatory app has an encryption flaw that "can be trivially sidestepped." Besides burners, here are more tips on staying cyber-safe at the Games.

FBI says Pegasus spyware was tested, not used in any investigation

The FBI tested the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware for potential use in criminal investigations. 

FBI says cyber actors could 'disrupt' Beijing Olympics, Paralympics

The FBI’s cyber division warned in a private industry notification dated Monday that cyber actors could “disrupt” the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics set to

In 2019, The FBI Took NSO Malware For A Spin Before Deciding It Might Cause Too Many Problems In Court

The latest disturbing revelation about Israeli malware merchant NSO Group is a bit delayed. NSO has claimed its malware can't be used to target American phone numbers which, even if true, hasn't stopped the malware from targeting...

Opinion | The FBI Ignored White Radicals While Spying 24/7 on Muslim Americans

"During the past two decades, the Department of Justice for the most part gave a pass to violent white supremacists. No matter that they generated more terrorist attacks on U.S. soil than any other group."

He Spent 25 Years Infiltrating Nazis, the Klan, and Biker Gangs

Scott was a top undercover agent for the FBI, putting himself in harm’s way dozens of times. Now, he’s telling his story for the first time to sound the alarm about the threat of far-right ex…

Roles of F.B.I. and Informants Muddle the Michigan Governor Kidnapping Case

Before five men stand trial in March, prosecutors and defense lawyers are examining more than 1,000 hours of secretly recorded conversations.

Your DNA Test Could Send a Relative to Jail

Thanks to “genetic genealogy,” solving crimes with genomic databases is becoming mainstream — with some uncomfortable implications for the future of privacy.

First Stop for Cuellar After FBI Raid? An Anti-Choice Event

"Despite being under an FBI investigation, Henry Cuellar has once again proven that nothing can stop him from opposing our reproductive rights and freedoms," says progressive primary challenger Jessica Cisneros.

'Getting A Lot of New Followers,' Says Cisneros After Cuellar FBI Raid

"Henry Cuellar is one of the worst Democrats in Congress. Fortunately, Jessica Cisneros is an amazing candidate for his seat."

Sedition Prosecution Of Oath Keepers Members Shows The FBI Can Still Work Around Encryption

There is no "going dark." Despite the FBI's protestations otherwise -- mostly embodied by FBI directors with axes to grind and narratives to sell -- investigators aren't finding encryption to be much of an impediment. The FBI...

FBI arrests Oath Keepers leader on charge of seditious conspiracy involving Jan. 6 attack

The FBI has arrested the leader of the Oath Keepers militia group and several other members on charges of seditious conspiracy involving the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

FBI arrests Oath Keepers leader on Jan. 6 charges

Federal prosecutors have charged the founder of the Oath Keepers and 10 other members of the far-right militia group with seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan.

FBI Honeypot Phone Company Anom Shipped Over 100 Phones to the United States

Motherboard has obtained files showing that Anom shipped more devices into the United States than previously understood.