FBI wiretap system reportedly tapped by hackers
TL;DR
The FBI detected suspicious activity on a network managing wiretaps and surveillance warrants, possibly linked to state-sponsored attacks like those from Chinese ransomware group Ghost.
Source: Computerworld
The FBI has identified a suspected incident on a network used to manage wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, CNN reported. The FBI acknowledged the incident in a statement to CNN, saying, “The FBI identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks, and we have leveraged all technical capabilities to respond.” The agency is not expanding on its statement but there will be concerns that this an attack prompted by a state agency, such as China. Last year, the bureau and the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned of continuing attacks by Chinese ransomware group, Ghost, on U.S. organizations. Full Story