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Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.Submit Search.search-icon-link {fill: #ffffff;}SearchFBIMore Most WantedNewsWhat We InvestigateHow We Can Help YouSubmit a TipAboutContact UsHome .st10{fill:#FFFFFF;} What We InvestigateFacebook IconEmail IconTwitter IconYoutube IconFlickr IconLinkedIn IconInstagram IconFBIFederal Bureau of InvestigationCyber CrimeWhat We InvestigateTerrorismCounterintelligenceCyber CrimePublic CorruptionCivil RightsOrganized CrimeWhite-Collar CrimeViolent CrimeWeapons of Mass DestructionHow We InvestigateNewsMost WantedBusiness and Industry PartnersOctober Is Cybersecurity Awareness MonthAs more aspects of our lives move online, it’s more important than ever to protect your digital devices and online information from criminals and scammers. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed each October, the FBI and its partner agencies encourage you to practice good cyber hygiene and to be aware of common online threats. And don’t forget: Report cyber compromises to your local FBI field office or IC3.gov.Be Cyber SmartSee if you recognize these common Cyber Red Flags.🚩  We need your help right now. Criminals will capitalize on current events. So be suspicious of social media posts or online solicitations from individuals claiming they were affected by a recent tragedy or disaster. Do not send payments to unknown individuals or entities without researching them to verify legitimacy. 🚩 I wonder what could this be? Do not open any email attachment or click a link unless you're expecting the file, document, or invoice and have verified the sender’s email address. Scammers often mimic a legitimate site or email address by using a slight variation in spelling.🚩 This charging station is so convenient. Free charging stations in airports and shopping centers can infect your devices with malware and monitoring software. Find an outlet and use your own plug and charger instead.Cyber Safety TipsInternet-enabled crimes and cyber intrusions are becoming increasingly sophisticated and preventing them requires each user of a connected device to be aware and on guard. Keep systems and software up to date and install a strong, reputable anti-virus program.Be careful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network and do not conduct any sensitive transactions, including purchases, when on a public network.Create a strong and unique passphrase for each online account and change those passphrases regularly.Set up multi-factor authentication on all accounts that allow it.Examine the email address in all correspondence and scrutinize website URLs before responding to a message or visiting a siteDon’t click on anything in unsolicited emails or text messages.Be cautious about the information you share in online profiles and social media accounts. Sharing things like pet names, schools, and family members can give scammers the hints they need to guess your passwords or the answers to your account security questions.Don't send payments to unknown people or organizations that are seeking monetary support and urge immediate action.What You Should Know Protect YourselfTaking the right security measures and being alert and aware when connected are key ways to prevent cyber intrusions and online crimes. Learn how to protect your computer, network, and personal information.Understand Common Crimes and Risks OnlineBusiness email compromise (BEC) scams exploit the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business—both personal and professional—and it’s one of the most financially damaging online crimes. Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information, like your Social Security number, and uses it to commit theft or fraud.Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return.Spoofing and phishing are schemes aimed at tricking you into providing sensitive information to scammers.Online predators are a growing threat to young people.More common crimes and scamsRespond and Report File a Report with the Internet Crime Complaint CenterIf you are the victim of online or internet-enabled crime, file a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) as soon as possible. Crime reports are used for investigative and intelligence purposes. Rapid reporting can also help support the recovery of lost funds. Visit ic3.gov for more information, including tips and information about current crime trends.Contact Your Local FBI Field OfficeIf you or your organization is the victim of a network intrusion, data breach, or ransomware attack, contact your nearest FBI field office or report it at tips.fbi.gov.The Cyber Threat Malicious cyber activity threatens the public’s safety and our national and economic security. The FBI’s cyber strategy is to impose risk and consequences on cyber adversaries. Our goal is to change the behavior of criminals and nation-states who believe they can compromise U.S. networks, steal financial and intellectual property, and put critical infrastructure at risk without facing risk themselves. To do this, we use our unique mix of authorities, capabilities, and partnerships to impose consequences against our cyber adversaries. The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions. We collect and share intelligence and engage with victims while working to unmask those committing malicious cyber activities, wherever they are. Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself from cyber criminals, how you can report cyber crime, and the Bureau's efforts in combating the evolving cyber threat.Private Sector Partners Learn how businesses and organizations can work with the FBI to get ahead of the threat and make an impact on our cyber adversaries.A Complex, Global Concern Our adversaries look to exploit gaps in our intelligence and information security networks. The FBI is committed to working with our federal counterparts, our foreign partners, and the private sector to close those gaps.These partnerships allow us to defend networks, attribute malicious activity, sanction bad behavior, and take the fight to our adversaries overseas. The FBI fosters this team approach through unique hubs where government, industry, and academia form long-term trusted relationships to combine efforts against cyber threats.Within government, that hub is the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF). The FBI leads this task force of more than 30 co-located agencies from the Intelligence Community and law enforcement. The NCIJTF is organized around mission centers based on key cyber threat areas and led by senior executives from partner agencies. Through these mission centers, operations and intelligence are integrated for maximum impact against U.S. adversaries.Only together can we achieve safety, security, and confidence in a digitally connected world.How We WorkWhether through developing innovative investigative techniques, using cutting-edge analytic tools, or forging new partnerships in our communities, the FBI continues to adapt to meet the challenges posed by the evolving cyber threat.The FBI has specially trained cyber squads in each of our 56 field offices, working hand-in-hand with interagency task force partners.The rapid-response Cyber Action Team can deploy across the country within hours to respond to major incidents.With cyber assistant legal attachés in embassies across the globe, the FBI works closely with our international counterparts to seek justice for victims of malicious cyber activity.The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) collects reports of Internet crime from the public. Using such complaints, the IC3’s Recovery Asset Team has assisted in freezing hundreds of thousands of dollars for victims of cyber crime.CyWatch is the FBI’s 24/7 operations center and watch floor, providing around-the-clock support to track incidents and communicate with field offices across the country.Cyber News  10.18.2022Nevada Woman Charged with $7 Million Advance Fee Ponzi Scheme and Obstruction of Justice10.18.2022Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Maine Woman10.17.2022Former Law Firm Partner Convicted of Cyberstalking Multiple Victims10.13.2022Student Who Hacked Over a Dozen Email and Snapchat Accounts of Female Students from the University of Puerto Rico Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison10.12.2022San Antonio Pair Plead Guilty to SIM Swap Scheme10.11.2022Two Former eBay Employees Sentenced for Aggressive Cyberstalking Campaign10.07.2022Luzerne County Man Indicted on Computer Crime Charge10.06.2022FBI San Francisco Discusses Cybersecurity Ahead of Mid-Term Elections10.05.2022FBI Memphis Field Office Warns of Charity and Disaster Fraud Schemes10.04.2022Former Hacker Sentenced for Stealing Computer Power to Mine Cryptocurrency and Stealing the Personal Information of More Than 100 Million PeopleMore NewsFeatured StoryFBI Strategy Addresses Evolving Cyber ThreatAdditional Links, Resources, and Related Priorities InfraGard: Protecting InfrastructureNational Cyber Awareness SystemLaw Enforcement Cyber Incident ReportingStop.Think.Connect CampaignThe Iran ThreatThreats from the Iranian regime and its terrorist partners are far reaching. The FBI is committed to identifying…Lawful AccessLaw enforcement agencies all over the country are bumping up against “warrant-proof” encryption. 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