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Man Shot by ICE in Austin Says He Still Has Bullet
A Venezuelan man remains in federal custody with a bullet in his body following an officer-involved shooting during an ICE operation in Austin.
Chat GPT user arrested after plotting to kill son
A Brazilian man was arrested after OpenAI alerted authorities to his violent plans regarding his son discussed with ChatGPT.
Hackers target water systems in Colorado
Hackers compromised the systems of two small water utilities in Colorado, although service remained uninterrupted.
Russia Accused of Secret Online Campaign to Influence US Elections
US intelligence agencies report that Russia is conducting a covert online campaign to undermine public trust in the upcoming US midterm elections.
Shaquille O'Neal Gets Honorary FBI Agent Title
Shaquille O'Neal was granted the title of honorary FBI Special Agent during a graduation ceremony.
Iranian Hacktivists Linked to Heavygram Telegram Surveillance Backdoor
Researchers link the Iran-affiliated Handala Hack group to HEAVYGRAM, a Telegram-based backdoor used to target dissidents and steal passwords.
U.S. Seizes NightmareStresser Domains Linked to Hundreds of Thousands of DDoS Attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice seized domains associated with the DDoS-for-hire service NightmareStresser.
Could China steal F-35 tech through Saudi Arabia deal?
US intelligence officials expressed concerns that a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive technology by China.
Russia's plot to kill influential person foiled by FBI
The FBI foiled a plot by Russian intelligence to assassinate individuals who supported Ukraine and the US, including a target residing in Washington.
Iranian Hackers Use Telegram-Controlled Malware to Spy on Dissidents and Journalists
Intelligence agencies from the U.S., U.K., and the Netherlands issued a joint advisory regarding Iranian state-sponsored malware targeting dissidents and journalists.
AP Police misused FBI identity in takedown request to X, alleges Jagan
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the Andhra Pradesh Police misused the FBI's identity to request post removals on X.
Authorities Turn Sality's P2P Network Against Itself, Cutting Off New Malware Payloads
Authorities disrupted the long-standing Sality P2P botnet by manipulating its peer-to-peer network and seizing associated domains.
DoJ Corrects China Hacking Claim, Says U.S. Agencies Were Targets, Not Victims
The U.S. Department of Justice clarified that several federal agencies were targeted but not necessarily victims of Chinese cyber activities.
Florida man told ChatGPT he wanted to kill ex
A former Goldman Sachs analyst was sentenced to probation after using ChatGPT to threaten his ex-girlfriend.
US Tracking Cyber Threats Against Nearly 20 Ships Worldwide
US government agencies are investigating potential cyber threats against nearly 20 commercial shipping vessels globally.
North Korean Job Fraud Expands Beyond IT Into Healthcare and Sales
North Korean threat actors are expanding their remote employment fraud schemes beyond the IT sector into healthcare, sales, and marketing roles.
Cybersecurity reports highlight phishing campaigns and data theft incidents
This bulletin summarizes several cybersecurity incidents and trends, including phishing campaigns, ransomware, data theft, and AI-related security risks.
US military conducts polygraph tests on Joint Staff members regarding leaks
The US military conducted polygraph tests on approximately 50 members of the Joint Staff to investigate leaks regarding diminished weapons stocks.
FBI wanted fraudster arrested in Punjab as rain disrupts Delhi traffic
This morning briefing covers India's potential acquisition of S-400 systems, weather disruptions in Delhi, a fatal road accident in Kerala, the arrest of an FBI-wanted fraudster in Punjab, comments by the Belgian Prime Minister on trade policy, and a disruption during a tennis match at the US Open.
FBI agent arrested for alleged one million dollar cryptocurrency theft
An FBI agent was held over an alleged theft of cryptocurrency worth about $1 million.
Pima County Sheriff faces questions following release of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
Pima County Sheriff's remarks contradicted by released ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, prompting renewed public appeals for information.
Cyberattack hits over thirty water systems in Minnesota causing outages
A coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 Minnesota community water systems on July 26 and 27, causing outages and communications failures in several locations.
James Comey requests dismissal of charges over social media post
Former FBI director James Comey is asking a US judge to dismiss charges regarding an Instagram post, arguing it was protected political speech rather than a threat to President Donald Trump.
Savannah Guthrie issues new plea for missing mother in Arizona
Savannah Guthrie releases a new video plea for the return of her missing 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie as the FBI investigates a kidnapping in Tucson, Arizona.
Report details updated DevMan ransomware portal capabilities and insider threat allegations
Swiss cybersecurity firm PRODAFT released a report on the DevMan ransomware-as-a-service operation detailing its updated portal capabilities alongside insider threat allegations involving a former Huntress employee.
FBI arrests Indian national Harmanveer Singh on drug trafficking charges
FBI and US authorities arrested Indian national Harmanveer Singh in California on charges of drug trafficking linked to the Ravinder Dhanda gang during the international Operation Hard Ball.