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PoliticsJudge Dismisses Case Against Ex-FBI Officials, Citing Political Motivation and "Weaponization"
A federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against two former senior FBI officials, citing concerns of political motivation and "weaponization" in the investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop. The judge expressed that the case was rushed and marred by critical mistakes.
TechnologyBinance Resumes Crypto Withdrawals After Covering 95% of Massive $6.3 Billion Heist
Binance is resuming cryptocurrency withdrawals in phases after covering 95% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a major crypto heist. The exchange will absorb the losses, and the FBI has attributed the attack to a North Korean state-sponsored hacking unit.
TechnologyFBI Identifies North Korea Behind Record-Breaking $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist
The FBI has identified North Korea's TraderTraitor group as responsible for a record $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist from Binance. Binance is working to recover the stolen funds and has assured users their assets are safe.
PoliticsJames Comey Faces Third Set of Charges Under Trump Administration, Denounces 'Political Retribution'
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a third set of criminal charges from the Trump administration, which he has labeled as political retribution. Comey denies any wrongdoing and expresses concern over the alleged abuse of the Department of Justice.
PoliticsEx-FBI Agents Charged in Hunter Biden Laptop Probe Face Court, Accuse DOJ of Election Timing
Two former FBI agents have been charged with lying to Congress regarding the Hunter Biden laptop probe, with their lawyers alleging the charges are politically motivated and timed to influence the upcoming midterm elections.
TechnologyOpenAI's 'Spying' Outcry: A Tale of Irony Amidst Corporate Data Controversies
An OpenAI engineer's arrest for allegedly installing a listening device highlights the irony of the company's stance on spying, especially given ongoing lawsuits over its alleged use of stolen journalistic content to train AI models.
TechnologyOpenAI Engineer Arrested: Saudi National Accused of Planting Secret Listening Device
A Saudi national, Abdulrahman Alfozan, an engineer at OpenAI, has been arrested and charged with planting a hidden audio recording device in a company conference room. The incident raises significant security concerns within the AI industry.
TechnologyOpenAI Employee Arrested for Allegedly Planting Hidden Recording Device in Office
OpenAI employee Abdulrahman Alfozan has been arrested and charged with using a hidden recording device in a company conference room. The incident raises security concerns at the AI firm, with an ongoing investigation by the FBI.
PoliticsFBI Arrests Alleged Chinese Foreign Agent Accused of Spying on Taiwan President's Son
The FBI has arrested Wanying Zhang, a California resident accused of acting as an unregistered Chinese foreign agent by surveilling the son of Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te.
TechnologyJordan Confirms Arrest of Suspected ShinyHunters Hacker Following FBI Data Breach Claims
Jordan has confirmed the arrest of a suspected ShinyHunters hacker named Saif Al Din Khader, who is reportedly cooperating with the FBI following a massive data breach claim.
TechnologyFBI Investigates Major Hack of Jobs Portal and Exposure of Employee Data
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack on its jobs portal, fbijobs.gov, after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen sensitive data on thousands of employees.
PoliticsEighteen Suspects Extradited to US to Face Trial for 2021 Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
A military flight has transported 18 suspects from Haiti to Florida to face trial for the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.
PoliticsWhy Strict Police Hiring Standards Are Vital But Not Enough to End Law Enforcement Abuse
While strict hiring standards are crucial for law enforcement, experts argue that comprehensive structural reforms and agency accountability are also necessary to end police abuse.
PoliticsFBI Director Kash Patel Defends Controversial Policy Changes on Prostitution and Bestiality Hiring Bans
US FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau's recent policy changes lifting automatic hiring bans for applicants with past involvement in prostitution and bestiality, arguing the move protects victims of trafficking.
TechnologyFBI Unveils New Cyber Strategy as US Treasury Targets China-Linked Criminal Networks
The FBI has introduced a new cybersecurity strategy to counter domestic and international threats, while the US Treasury issued sanctions against a China-linked online illicit marketplace.
TechnologyFBI Partners with Private Sector and Allies to Combat Escalating Iranian Cyber Threats
The FBI is collaborating with international allies and the private sector to combat a surge in Iran-linked cyber attacks targeting critical US infrastructure and digital systems.
PoliticsUS Revokes Visa and Adds Former Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed to Terrorism Watchlist
The US State Department has revoked the visa of former Iraqi finance minister Taif Sami Mohammed and placed her on the FBI's terrorism watchlist.
TechnologyUS Department of Justice Clarifies Statement, Distinguishing Between Targets and Victims in Chinese Hacking Campaign
The US Department of Justice revised its previous statements to clarify that several government agencies were targeted rather than compromised by Chinese hackers.
PoliticsFBI Raids Former US Representative Eric Swalwell's Home Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Federal agents have searched the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell amid an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The raid follows his recent resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race.
Breaking NewsUS Authorities Thwart Alleged Terror Plot Targeting New York State Capitol
Federal authorities arrested Jessica Bowie for allegedly plotting an explosive attack on the New York State Capitol after pledging loyalty to ISIL.