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FBI Says Americans Lost a Record $12.5 Billion to Online Scams in 2023

FBI Says Americans Lost a Record $12.5 Billion to Online Scams in 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has documented a record-breaking $12.5 billion in losses from online scams in 2023.

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Bangladesh Bank Mulls For Lawsuit Against New York Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has denied any responsibility over the $81 million cyber heist from the current account of Bangladesh Bank. But a BB audit report observes NY Fed responsible since it implemented five payments instructions out of thirty five leaving many questions behind. Following the internal report BB is getting prepared to file lawsuit against Fed.

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Sony works for third day to restore PlayStation after attack

Sony Corp worked for a third day on Saturday to restore services to its PlayStation network as the FBI said it was looking into the disruption, which began on Christmas Day.

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Iran hackers may target U.S. energy, defense firms, FBI warns

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned U.S. businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian hacking operation whose targets include defense contractors, energy firms and educational institutions, according to a confidential agency document.

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FBI warns of 'destructive' malware in wake of Sony attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned U.S. businesses that hackers have used malicious software to launch a destructive cyberattack in the United States, following a devastating breach last week at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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Celebrity hacking clouds Apple's upcoming product launch

Apple Inc has often displayed uncanny timing, with its well-orchestrated end-of-year iPhone releases. But the leak of racy celebrity photos in the past few days put the company in the unusual position of having to mend its image just days before a highly anticipated Sept. 9 product launch.

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U.S. authorities probe bitcoin exchanges over illegal transactions: WSJ

Several bitcoin exchanges including the now-defunct Mt. Gox received subpoenas from Manhattan federal prosecutors this winter as they look into possible ties between the exchanges and the online drug market Silk Road, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Feds arrests San Francisco's startup Motionloft founder Jon Mills

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that they arrested Jon Miller, the founder of San Francisco, US-based real-world analytics startup Motionloft, in connection with a false claim about an acquisition of the firm.

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Alleged Libor manipulation further eroding trust: Jain

Co-CEO Anshu Jain of Deutsche Bank said investigations of wrongdoing further eroding public trust in financial markets.

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Samsung-FBI deal coming soon

A Samsung-FBI deal was coming to an emminent close, said sources.

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