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The FBI, or Federal Bureau of Investigation, is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, functioning as its principal federal law enforcement agency. Within the sphere of information security, the FBI plays a pivotal role in both the protection against and investigation of cyber threats, digital espionage, online fraud, and other cybercrimes.
In the context of information security, the FBI’s endeavors include thwarting cyber attacks on national infrastructure, preventing the spread of malware, and tackling the illicit use of the internet for activities such as human trafficking or terrorism. They collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and private sector partners to enhance cybersecurity, share intelligence on potential threats, and respond to breaches with a combination of investigative and forensics expertise. The agency also leads cyber task forces focused on identifying and countering cyber threats and runs awareness campaigns to educate the public and businesses about how to protect their digital assets and personal data.
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Russian state-backed hackers are exploiting a seven-year-old Cisco Smart Install vulnerability (CVE-2018-0171) in end-of-life devices, prompting warnings from the FBI and Cisco Talos