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Trump Administration Shakes Up Senior F.B.I. Ranks

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Trump Administration Shakes Up Senior F.B.I. Ranks Top officials have been told to retire or be fired in the coming days, fueling fear within the agency that has been the target of President Trump and Kash Patel, his nominee to be F.B.I. director.

New York Times 766 2025-01-31

FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself

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FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeThe FBI hacked about 4,200 computers across the US as part of an operation to find and delete PlugX, a malware used by state-backed hackers in China to steal information from victims, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. In an unsealed affidavit, the FBI says the China-based hacking group kno…

The Verge 1.1k 2025-01-15

FBI warns about targeted burglaries of athletes

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FBI warns about targeted burglaries of athletes The FBI has issued a formal warning to sports leagues about organized crime organizations from South America targeting the homes of professional athletes.

ESPN 661 2024-12-31