Security WannaCry 'savior' Marcus Hutchins faces new malware charges Enough to make him wanna cry? By Rob Thubron, June 7, 2018, 10:20 AM
Security PSA from the FBI recommends all users reboot their routers An estimated 500,000 devices in 54 countries have been affected By Cal Jeffrey, May 30, 2018, 12:21 PM 9 comments
Electronics Tech Culture Criminals used swarm of drones to disrupt FBI hostage raid Attack of the drones By Rob Thubron, May 4, 2018, 9:55 AM 17 comments
Security US/UK agencies warn Russian hackers are compromising routers worldwide The attacks have been tracked for about a year By Cal Jeffrey, April 16, 2018, 5:35 PM 15 comments
The Web Backpage founders face indictment on 93 charges Five additional Backpage executives are also listed in the federal indictment By Cal Jeffrey, April 10, 2018, 7:07 PM
The Web Classified ad website Backpage seized by US Justice Department Officials say a press release with more details will be forthcoming By Cal Jeffrey, April 9, 2018, 2:53 PM
Security FBI and DHS blame Russia for cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure Energy, water, and nuclear sectors were among those targeted By Rob Thubron, March 16, 2018, 6:13 AM 17 comments
Industry Security Geek Squad has been funneling information to the FBI for nearly a decade Repairmen paid off to share your data By Greg Synek, March 7, 2018, 12:19 PM 30 comments
Security FBI chief rekindles debate over unbreakable encryption Director doesn't buy technical impossibility By Greg Synek, January 9, 2018, 4:41 PM 18 comments
Apple Security Apple offered to help unlock Texas shooter's phone, but the FBI still hasn't asked for assistance Another Apple versus FBI fight is brewing By Rob Thubron, November 9, 2017, 8:44 AM
Security FBI failed to access data from almost 7,000 devices; director calls encryption a "huge problem" The FBI isn't a fan of encryption By Rob Thubron, October 24, 2017, 8:02 AM 25 comments
Apple Court says FBI doesn't have to reveal who helped unlock the San Bernardino iPhone Or how much it paid By Rob Thubron, October 2, 2017, 9:45 AM 7 comments
Industry Car Tech Uber now faces three federal investigations; the latest looks at the Hell software FBI to determine if Hell gained unauthorized access to a computer By Cal Jeffrey, September 8, 2017, 3:45 PM
Security WannaCry savior Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty to malware charges, is allowed back online He faces a 40-year maximum sentence By Rob Thubron, August 15, 2017, 7:45 AM
Security Marcus Hutchins will plead not guilty to malware creation charges, bail set at $30,000 Prosecutors claim he admitted to creating Kronos By Rob Thubron, August 7, 2017, 7:30 AM
Security WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins arrested by FBI over allegations he created Kronos banking Trojan His actions helped stop the global ransomware By Rob Thubron, August 4, 2017, 2:30 AM 14 comments
Security Apple Senator confirms the FBI paid $900,000 to access the San Bernardino iPhone A lot of money, but less than the original $1.3 million estimate By Rob Thubron, May 9, 2017, 3:00 PM 13 comments
Security FBI, NSA directors deny Trump wiretape claims and confirm ongoing Russia investigation over 2016 election "No information that supports those tweets," FBI also launches Russia investigation over election By William Gayde, March 20, 2017, 3:45 PM 25 comments
News Around the Web AI Weekend tech reading: FBI gets expanded hacking powers, VR on a budget PC, 8 mins of Prey gameplay By Matthew DeCarlo, December 4, 2016, 12:00 PM
Security Gaming Hacker that allegedly stole millions in FIFA coins from EA goes on trial By Shawn Knight, November 14, 2016, 6:30 PM 9 comments
Security NSA contractor working for Edward Snowden's former employer charged with stealing secrets By Rob Thubron, October 6, 2016, 10:30 AM 25 comments
Security Yahoo built software to scan all its customers' emails for US spy agencies By Rob Thubron, October 5, 2016, 6:15 AM 26 comments
Security The Web Two Israeli teens arrested for allegedly operating massive DDoS-for-hire service By Rob Thubron, September 12, 2016, 9:30 AM
Security Two state election databases have been hacked, FBI says By Shawn Knight, August 29, 2016, 3:00 PM 21 comments
Tech Culture FBI accused of deliberately using ancient technology to obstruct information act requests By Rob Thubron, July 19, 2016, 8:45 AM 10 comments