Federal investigators said Thursday that North Korean state-backed hackers have stolen more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over the past 18 months by using fake video calls to trick crypto workers into installing malware, a scheme the FBI has named “FaceStealer.” The FBI and the U.S. Justice Department disclosed the operation alongside the court-authorized seizure ...
A family tip led to the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who authorities believe shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The arrest ended a nationwide manhunt following Wednesday’s fatal shooting. Robinson is being held without bail at Utah County Jail on initial charges including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a ...
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director has sparked intense debate about the future direction of the nation’s premier law enforcement agency. A Departure from Traditional Credentials Patel’s background diverges sharply from previous FBI directors. While serving as a federal prosecutor and public defender, his experience includes time as a terrorism prosecutor ...
Multiple nominees for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration faced a series of bomb threats and “swatting” incidents, prompting swift response from federal and local law enforcement agencies. The FBI has launched an active investigation into these threats, which occurred just before the Thanksgiving holiday. At least four officials in Trump’s incoming administration reported receiving bomb ...
