FBI Warns of Hackers Exploiting Police Data Requests

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-09T12:02:50.035861+05:30

- Hackers are compromising government and police email addresses to submit fraudulent 'emergency' data requests to U.S.-based tech companies. - The FBI has noticed an uptick in such activities since August, with cybercriminals gaining access to personal information for criminal purposes. - The FBI advises law enforcement organizations to improve their cybersecurity measures and urges private companies to critically evaluate any emergency data requests received. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/fbi-says-hackers-are-sending-fraudulent-police-data-requests-to-tech-giants-to-steal-peoples-private-information/)

Hackers are compromising government and police email addresses to submit fraudulent 'emergency' data requests to U.S.-based tech companies.
The FBI has noticed an uptick in such activities since August, with cybercriminals gaining access to personal information for criminal purposes.
The FBI advises law enforcement organizations to improve their cybersecurity measures and urges private companies to critically evaluate any emergency data requests received.

Source: TechCrunch