FBI stories - Page 2
Is Apple creating an unhackable smartphone?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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data protection
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personal computing devices
Various sources attest to the fact that Apple is working on creating a phone that is unhackable by government bodies or even Apple itself.
FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.
US identity theft ring investigation to use Wynyard software
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Wynyard Group's advanced crime analytics software will be used to help 92 US law enforcement agencies tackle a nationwide identity theft ring that'.
Political parties push for Coleman exit as Dotcom debacle drags on
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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government
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internet party
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NZ Immigration right to distance itself from claims ministers were unaware of FBI involvement in #KimDotcom case. (110 characters).
Should Coleman come clean over FBI Dotcom briefing?
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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government
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fbi
Former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman called upon to reveal when he was informed of FBI investigation into Kim Dotcom.
Microsoft attacks global cyber criminals
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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cybersecurity
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Microsoft, in concert with the FBI and global authorities, has dismantled over a thousand botnets behind USD $500 million in financial fraud.
FBI arrests Kiwi in global Facebook ring
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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cybersecurity
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fbi
Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.
Florida company loses Apple ID's not FBI
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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fbi
Florida firm BlueToad admits to losing millions of Apple IDs, debunking claims of an FBI breach, as they vow to rectify the mistake.
Apple denies FBI device ID list
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
Apple distances itself from a hacker group's claim of stealing 12m device identification numbers from an FBI laptop.
FBI reveals Steve Jobs file
Fri, 10th Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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fbi
FBI declassifies 191-page dossier on Steve Jobs, revealing insights into his integrity, drug use, and aptitude for a governmental role.
FBI and Wikipedia stand-off over logo
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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wikipedia
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seal
The FBI has demanded that Wikipedia remove its seal from their website and has threatened legal action if it is not taken down.
Microsoft employed alleged Russian spy
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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apm
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software development
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microsoft
A Russian spy who infiltrated Microsoft as a software tester in Seattle has been deported. The FBI confirms he gained no sensitive information.
Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Sat, 1st May 2010
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email security
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us
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The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.
Safeguarding data centres
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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hyperscale
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dc
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fbi
Businesses face evolving cyber threats, from sophisticated criminal attacks aimed at stealing data to challenges in securing virtualised data centres.