FBI Investigation into Alleged Hacking of 2024 Presidential Campaigns

The FBI is investigating alleged hacking attempts on both the Trump and Harris campaigns, with evidence suggesting a successful hack on the Trump campaign. Roger Stone, previously involved in leaks in 2016, is also linked to this incident. News organizations are refusing to publish leaked Trump campaign material to avoid influencing the election.

Cybersecurity Threats to U.S. Election Campaigns

The FBI is investigating hacking attempts on both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns, with potential targeting of campaign staffers and Roger Stone. Recent hacks and disinformation efforts are raising concerns about foreign interference in the upcoming U.S. election.

Hacking of Trump Campaign's Internal Communications

The Trump campaign claimed that its internal communications were hacked by foreign sources hostile to the United States, including a research dossier on Sen. JD Vance. Microsoft also reported tracking Iranian hackers' activities aimed at influencing the 2024 US presidential election.

Security Breach in Trump Campaign

Former Secret Service agent reacts to bodycam footage from officers during Trump assassination attempt and discusses security failure. Trump campaign confirms internal communications hacked. Iranian hackers broke into account of US presidential campaign official. Documents obtained illegally intended to interfere with 2024 election. Media reprinting documents are doing the bidding of America's enemies.

Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections by Russia, Iran, and China

Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center found groups linked to Russia, Iran, and China have been launching efforts online to sow division or spread disinformation among U.S voters. Iran's tactics include setting up fake news sites and targeting government employees to interfere with the U.S. presidential election.

Multinational Prisoner Swap and Insider Trading Scandal

The White House announced a massive multinational prisoner swap involving the release of high-profile Americans held in Russia, including a Wall Street Journal reporter. The swap also included a Russian entrepreneur involved in insider trading. CNBC has been working on a documentary about the entrepreneur's rise and fall, revealing his illegal activities in hacking and insider trading on Wall Street.

Cyberattack on Indonesia's National Data Center

Indonesia's national data center has been compromised by a hacking group demanding an $8 million ransom, impacting over 200 government agencies. The government refuses to pay the ransom, and efforts are ongoing to restore affected services.

LockBit Ransomware Group Claims Hack on Federal Reserve Bank

LockBit ransomware group claims to have hacked the Federal Reserve Bank and threatens to release 33 terabytes of sensitive data if not paid ransom by a certain deadline. Cybersecurity experts are skeptical of the claims.

Hunter Biden Gun Trial and Lawsuit Against Former Trump Aide

Hunter Biden's wife lashed out at a former Trump aide during Hunter's gun trial. The aide was sued by Hunter Biden for publishing contents of his laptop. The lawsuit alleges hacking and spreading of 'pornographic' material. There are concerns about the judge's impartiality due to donations to President Biden's campaign.

Rupert Murdoch’s London Tabloids Cover-Up Scandal

Senior executives of Rupert Murdoch’s London tabloids in 2011 engaged in a cover-up operation to destroy evidence of industrial-scale hacking, with the company allegedly deleting millions of messages. Will Lewis, one of the executives involved, later became CEO of The Washington Post. Litigants, including Prince Harry and Hugh Grant, have pursued legal action against the company. Lewis, known for his digital expertise, faced allegations of being part of the cover-up but claimed he was preserving journalistic integrity. The Murdoch company denied engaging in a cover-up.

Cyberespionage Between Germany and Russia

Germany accuses Russian military agents of hacking top government and industrial targets, leading to tensions between the two countries. NATO and European countries join in condemning the cyberespionage. Russian hackers targeted Social Democrats and German companies, exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook. International efforts led by the FBI shut down a botnet used by the hackers. EU imposes sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the hacking group. NATO vows to deter, defend against, and counter cyberthreats. German Foreign Minister visits Australia to strengthen defense cooperation amid China's influence in the Pacific region.

Hacking Group SiegedSec Leaks Data from Far-Right Media Outlet

SiegedSec, a hacking group identified as 'gay furries,' leaked data from a far-right media outlet as part of their anti-transphobia campaign. The hack exposed personal information of 1,200+ individuals and wiped data from the network's API and Amazon server. The group previously targeted a church for anti-trans remarks and addressed concerns about negative perceptions of the LGBTQ+ community.

National Security Threats from China

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns that China poses a significant national security threat to the US, with hackers ready to wreak havoc. China is engaging in traditional espionage, economic espionage, foreign malign influence, election interference, and transnational repression.

Man Fakes Death to Avoid Paying Child Support and Engages in Hacking Activities

Jesse Kipf, a 38-year-old man from Somerset, faked his own death to avoid paying child support and engaged in hacking activities, leading to federal charges of computer fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements on an application. He is expected to face up to seven years in prison.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Sentenced for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material and Hacking Jumbotron

Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee sentenced to 220 years for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the team's jumbotron. He had installed remote access software on a server before his contract ended, causing the video boards to malfunction. The FBI found child sexual abuse material on his devices during a raid at his home.

Online Hacking for Intimate Photos

A theatre performer used insidious tactics to hack into women's online accounts and steal intimate photos to sell for cryptocurrency, leading to his arrest and imprisonment.

Prank Traffic Sign in Spokane, Washington

A traffic control sign in Spokane, Washington was hacked to display a message about 'Angry Raccoons Ahead,' causing amusement but no actual threat to the public. The prankster remains unidentified.

Toy Robot Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity experts warned about popular toy robots that were vulnerable to hacking due to features like a touchscreen, microphone, loudspeaker, and camera. Malicious actors could make video calls, retrieve personal information, hijack parental accounts, and upload modified firmware. The vulnerabilities have been fixed, but similar risks exist with other smart devices.

Indictment of Journalist Timothy Burke for Hacking and Leaking Tucker Carlson Videos

Journalist Timothy Burke indicted on charges related to hacking and leaking videos of Tucker Carlson from Fox News. Burke's attorney denies his involvement in hacking, claiming all information was accessible to the public. Burke's access to unpublished footage of Carlson led to federal indictment for conspiracy to commit hacking.