FBI Investigation of Cybersecurity Professor Raises Academic Freedom Concerns
A prominent Indiana University cybersecurity professor remains free despite an FBI raid on his properties, with his lawyer confirming no arrests. The case of Professor Xiaofeng Wang, terminated after questions about Chinese research funding, has sparked debate about the treatment of international academics.
FBI Raids Homes of Missing Indiana University Cybersecurity Professor
A prominent cybersecurity professor at Indiana University and his wife have mysteriously disappeared, prompting FBI raids at their two homes. The university has inexplicably erased Dr. Xiaofeng Wang's extensive academic records and contact information, raising concerns in the academic community.
FBI Raids Homes of Missing Indiana University Cybersecurity Professor
Federal investigators searched properties belonging to Dr. Xiaofeng Wang, a prominent computer scientist who vanished from Indiana University where he led major security research. Both Wang and his wife's university profiles were mysteriously scrubbed, raising concerns about their sudden disappearance.
FBI Forms Special Task Force to Combat Wave of Tesla Attacks Nationwide
The FBI has established a dedicated 10-person task force to investigate escalating attacks on Tesla properties across the US, including arson and vandalism incidents. Working with ATF, the bureau is treating these as domestic terrorism cases with suspects facing up to 20 years in prison.
Privacy Breach: Website Exposes Tesla Owners' Personal Data Amid Security Concerns
A controversial website called 'Dogequest' has launched, revealing sensitive personal information of Tesla owners nationwide while facing accusations of inciting violence. The site's emergence coincides with protests and attacks on Tesla facilities, prompting FBI investigation and federal response.
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Anne Arundel County Services, Joins Growing List of Maryland Cyber Incidents
A ransomware attack by the INC group has crippled Anne Arundel County government systems, forcing critical services offline and potentially exposing sensitive data. The incident adds to Maryland's mounting cybersecurity challenges, following recent attacks on Frederick Health and Baltimore City.
Trump Administration Dismantles Federal Police Misconduct Database, Ending Nationwide Accountability Initiative
The Department of Justice has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, ending the first nationwide system tracking federal police officer misconduct. The database, which contained records of 150,000 officers from 90 agencies, was terminated just months after its implementation as part of Trump's broader initiative to reduce federal operations.
Trump Administration Dismantles Critical Election Security Programs
Federal election security initiatives face dramatic cuts as the Trump administration halts CISA activities and disbands key FBI task forces. The changes come amid growing evidence of foreign threats to election systems, leaving state and local officials scrambling to protect voting infrastructure.
US and Dutch Forces Take Down HeartSender: A Major Blow to Pakistani Cybercrime Network
Law enforcement agencies from the US and Netherlands have successfully dismantled HeartSender, a sophisticated Pakistani cybercrime operation that sold malicious cyber tools. The joint operation seized domains and servers, recovering millions of victim records and disrupting criminal activities worth over $3 million.
International Operation Takes Down Pakistan-Based 'The Manipulaters' Cybercrime Group
Law enforcement agencies from the US and Netherlands disrupted a major cybercrime operation, seizing dozens of servers linked to spam and malware distribution. The Pakistan-based group marketed 'undetectable' phishing tools targeting major platforms while operating through a legitimate-appearing web company.