FBI Cyber Division

Many #FBI cyber investigations have an international nexus. That’s a big reason why FBI deploys #cyber experts, also known as Cyber Assistant Legal Attachés (Cyber ALATs), to strategically important countries around the world. Cyber ALATs engage with foreign partners and help enhance the cybersecurity of the US and our allies. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, hear from Brian, an FBI special agent and Cyber ALAT based in Manila, as he explains the value of the Cyber ALAT position and its role during the dismantlement of Genesis Market, a criminal online marketplace that sold millions of victim accounts and digital identities to its global customer base:

Don't get tricked by spoofing and phishing schemes this Halloween! Treat yourself by learning how to protect your sensitive information and systems with tips from the #FBI: https://lnkd.in/e4-ZqP-4. And if you've been a victim of cybercrime, report it to www.IC3.gov

The #FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) have released a “Secure by Design” guide to establishing a safe software deployment program. Developers should ensure code and configuration changes pass through a series of well-defined phases, supported by robust testing. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, learn how software manufacturers can ensure reliability for customers: https://lnkd.in/eTZe_HVE

When it comes to protecting yourself from a #cyber attack, knowledge is power. Listen to Ahead of the Threat, a new podcast featuring the #FBI's Bryan Vorndran and Equifax's Jamil Farshchi, to stay up to date on emerging threats. This week, learn about the 2021 ransomware attack that struck UKG Kronos, impacting thousands of the nation's largest companies. Aron Ain, former CEO and current executive chair, discusses how UKG endured, rebuilt, and reformed. Listen now at FBI.gov/aheadofthethreat or wherever you get your podcasts.

The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on five Unit 29155 GRU officers responsible for targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and launching destructive cyber-attacks against Ukraine. The reward offer is part of Operation Toy Soldier, an international effort by the #FBI and its partners to combat the malicious cyber activity of the GRU’s Unit 29155. Click for details about the Rewards for Justice program and its Tor-based tip channel: https://lnkd.in/d5TQ8JQ2

The FBI is a founding member of Europol’s Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce, which celebrates its 10th #JCATanniversary this year! J-CAT helps cyber liaison officers from different countries work together and ensures rapid and coordinated responses to the ever-growing cyber threat. The FBI is one of only four U.S. agencies that has a full-time representative on J-CAT. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eGauEWhv.

Stay One Step Ahead of Cyber Threats! Join Bryan Vorndran, Assistant Director of FBI’s Cyber Division, and Jamil Farshchi, EVP and CISO of Equifax, in the first episode of the #FBI’s brand-new podcast, Ahead of the Threat! Dive into the pressing issues surrounding emerging cyber threats and discover essential cybersecurity strategies every business needs. Featuring insights from top experts in government and industry, this biweekly podcast tackles critical questions about technology’s impact on corporate America. Don’t miss out—tune in every other Wednesday and empower your organization to stay resilient in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Listen now at FBI.gov/aheadofthethreat

Yesterday, an indictment was unsealed charging two Sudanese nationals with operating Anonymous Sudan, an online cybercriminal group responsible for tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against critical infrastructure and other targets worldwide. Click to learn about the #FBI’s investigation and seizure of Anonymous Sudan’s powerful DDoS tool: https://lnkd.in/g8VzE4qz

Bad practices in software development create vulnerabilities that malicious actors routinely exploit. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, the #FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urge software manufacturers to take ownership of customer security outcomes by avoiding the risky practices outlined in our new guide: https://lnkd.in/eibEV9Pu Our list does not include every inadvisable cybersecurity practice. The items present in the list were chosen based on the threat landscape and represent the most dangerous and pressing bad practices that software manufacturers should avoid.

Iranian hackers are compromising multiple critical infrastructure sectors using brute force and other techniques likely to sell credentials and other information to cybercriminals. Read the new #CybersecurityAdvisory from the #FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), the Communications Security Establishment Canada | Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications Canada (CSE), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) to learn about technical details and recommended mitigations concerning this threat activity: https://lnkd.in/eZ-XHnzP