FBI news
FBI appears in 8 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Technology and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside ShinyHunters, Anthropic and AT&T.
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FBI, European authorities seize Virtualine bulletproof hosting infrastructure linked to cybercrime
The FBI, alongside German and Dutch authorities, has seized the infrastructure of Virtualine, a bulletproof hosting service accused of enabling cybercrime, including ransomware, phishing, illicit cryptocurrency transactions, and child exploitation content. The operation targeted servers in Limburg and accessed data on over 3,000 customers.
31 October 2026
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FBI, European authorities seize Virtualine bulletproof hosting infrastructure linked to cybercrime
The FBI, German, and Dutch authorities dismantled Virtualine, a bulletproof hosting service allegedly used for ransomware, phishing, and child exploitation…
US Senator flags 350 federal websites lacking privacy protection, urges ECH adoption
Senator Ron Wyden calls on federal agencies to implement Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to secure 350 government websites, including FBI and VA portals…
FBI removes Accenture contractor after PeopleSoft breach exposes employee data
The FBI removed an Accenture contractor after a data breach exposed sensitive details of thousands of employees.
Meta’s Muse AI sparks privacy concerns amid Trump’s AI rebranding push
Meta’s Muse AI assistant faces scrutiny over unauthorized message access, while Trump’s "super intelligence" rebranding sparks domain speculation and conspiracy theories.
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Linked to Murder Plot Investigation
Dutch police, with FBI collaboration, arrest a 24-year-old man linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group and a murder plot investigation. Details on the breach and charges.
Kiteworks Urges Customers to Shut Down Servers Over Imminent Cyberattack Threat
Kiteworks advises customers to shut down servers due to credible cyberattack threats, citing zero-day vulnerabilities and law enforcement alerts.
AI Hype Meets Reality: Debunking Claims, Privacy Risks, and Geopolitical Rivalry
Experts challenge AI breakthrough claims by Anthropic and OpenAI. Smart glasses spark privacy concerns in India, while the US and China compete for AI supremacy.
FBI Investigates Alleged Breach by ShinyHunters
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminal group ShinyHunters breached its jobs portal and stole sensitive data of agents and applicants.