Federal Bureau of Investigation

Hackers compromise FBI email system, send thousands of messages

The hackers sent tens of thousands of emails warning of a possible cyberattack, threat-tracking organization Spamhaus Project said on its Twitter account.

Nov 14, 2021, 10:20 AM IST

Will accept dirt on 2020 opponent from Russia, China: Donald Trump

In a TV interview on Wednesday, Trump said that he would listen to that information on his rival in a hypothetical scenario in which another country offered it and denied that this would constitute foreign electoral interference, reports Efe news. 

Jun 13, 2019, 10:28 AM IST

Apple further fortifies users' data as tech firms falter

The Sign In with Apple tool makes it easy for users to authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID and has two-factor authentication built in for an added layer of security. The company said it does not use Sign In with Apple to profile users or their activity in apps.

Jun 04, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

FBI finds no motive for Las Vegas shooting, closes probe

Stephen Paddock, that had excecuted this shooting rampage on October 1, 2017 left more than 800 wounded and killed 58 people at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas.

 

Jan 30, 2019, 12:05 PM IST

Man charged in plot to attack White House with anti-tank rocket

At a December 2018 meeting with an undercover FBI agent, Taheb said he wanted to do as much damage as possible and he expected to become a "martyr."

Jan 17, 2019, 09:35 AM IST

United States police arrest journalist working for Iran's state TV: Press TV

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials were not immediately available for comment.

Jan 16, 2019, 12:10 PM IST

Trump says he 'never worked for Russia'

Trump has repeatedly denied colluding with Russia whereas the Russian government has repeatedly denied alleged meddling into the 2016 US elections.

Jan 15, 2019, 13:18 PM IST

California police use genealogy websites to arrest suspect in 1990s rapes

Kevin Konther, 53, was taken into custody on Thursday at his home in Southern California and booked on suspicion of rape, kidnapping and child sexual abuse.

Jan 12, 2019, 10:03 AM IST

Teenager Apple fan hacks into its secure systems

The 16-year-old boy is facing criminal charges after the technology giant called in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Aug 17, 2018, 13:10 PM IST

US to send FBI experts to investigate Ethiopia bomb blast

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed survived the grenade attack on Saturday at a massive rally in support of his push for radical political and economic reforms.

Jun 25, 2018, 15:07 PM IST

Indian-American indicted for multi-million dollar fraud scheme in US

The charges stem from allegations Holmes and Balwani engaged in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors.

Jun 16, 2018, 10:30 AM IST

US mosque hit by explosion

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was investigating the blast and said in a tweet that a home-made explosive device caused the explosion, according to a CNN report.

 

Aug 06, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Christopher Wray sworn in as new FBI Director

As a former federal prosecutor and head of the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, Wray has successfully prosecuted terrorists, drug kingpins, and white-collar criminals, Sessions said.

 

Aug 03, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

US Army soldier arrested in Hawaii on terrorism charges

Ikaika Erik Kang was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday following a year-long undercover probe.

Jul 11, 2017, 11:38 AM IST

Donald Trump's son-in-law Kushner under FBI scrutiny in Russia probe: Reports

Kushner is being investigated because of his meetings in December and other possible interactions with the Russian ambassador and a banker from Moscow.

May 26, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

Unruly passenger aboard Hawaii flight prompted bomb scare - FBI

The plane landed safely, no one among the 187 passengers and crew was hurt and the laptop was found to be harmless.

May 23, 2017, 09:31 AM IST

Firing 'nut job' James Comey eased pressure - Donald Trump told Russians

 James Comey was a "real nut job" and "crazy", said US President Donald Trump. 

May 20, 2017, 08:51 AM IST

Joe Lieberman one of the top picks for Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) job

 Joe Lieberman is a devout follower of Orthodox Judaism.

May 19, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Donald Trump denies asking James​ Comey to drop probe, decries 'witch hunt'

Russia has denied US intelligence agencies` conclusion that it interfered in the election campaign to try to tilt the vote in Trump`s favour. 

May 19, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Donald Trump asked James Comey to end investigation of Michael Flynn: Source

The Comey memo, first reported by the NYT, caused alarm on Capitol Hill and raised questions about whether Trump tried to interfere with a federal investigation.

May 17, 2017, 10:17 AM IST