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10/01/2026 · Hillsborough County

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FBI Investigates Claim of Stolen Agent Information

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating a claim by hackers who state they have obtained detailed information belonging to all FBI agents. This alleged data includes names, roles, badge numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and spouse information.

09/28/2026
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U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on 32 Individuals Linked to Cybercrime

The U.S. Department of State announced visa restrictions on 32 individuals today. These individuals are associated with cybercrime and cyber-enabled fraud, including affiliations with the Prince Group, a transnational criminal organization.

09/28/2026

Crime

FBI Accuses Five Men of Targeting Ukraine Supporters

The FBI claims five men engaged in a conspiracy to target individuals supportive of Ukraine. This alleged plot extended to actions within the United States and globally, according to federal investigators.

09/27/2026

Crime

Patel Defends FBI Policy Change on Applicant Disqualifiers

Kash Patel, a former official in the Trump administration, defended the FBI's recent adjustment to its applicant suitability guidelines. The changes remove bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for potential agents, a decision Patel addressed during a recent Senate hearing. He also discussed the possibility of FBI agents at polling sites and other matters.

09/27/2026

Crime

U.S. Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee Over Alleged Support for Cyber Scam Operations

The United States sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language platform, along with two supporting entities. Authorities allege the platform supports cyber scam operations targeting American citizens. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control implemented the sanctions.

09/27/2026

Crime

Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Use AI on Compromised Networks, Google Reports

A recent report by Google's Mandiant security division details how a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group utilizes AI within victim networks. This technique helps the group, identified as APT40, to avoid detection and refine its operations.

09/26/2026

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