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Israelis among three suspects charged for $129 million fraud scheme, using AI to impersonate CEOs

Israeli national Sharon Hazan and dual Israeli-Emirati national Guy Sheetrit, along with Spanish-British national Jacob Soall, were all charged with offenses related to money laundering and fraud.

US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jamie McDonald speaks during a press conference to announce actions regarding a Chinese national marriage fraud scheme, at the Justice Department (DOJ) in Washington, DC, US, August 12, 2026.
An FBI patch is displayed on a ballistic body armor vest at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

FBI charges Oklahoma man for sending US election officials threatening letters with white powder

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, US, September 24, 2022.

US intelligence sharing on Iran, global threats slowing down under Trump, officials say


Pakistani teenager suspected to have used AI system for guidance in attempted poisoning of father

The NCCIA said in a statement that the suspect was influenced by the popular US television series Breaking Bad and had asked various AI chatbots for information on how to produce methanol. 

 A poison warning on a bottle; illustrative

FBI staff psychiatric, medical records stolen by ShinyHunters, hackers claim

ShinyHunters told Reuters on Tuesday that the data it had was "very very sensitive" and included medical information, discharges, prescriptions, clinical visits, and "any health issues with Agents."

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Leaked FBI data includes sensitive details on counterespionage work against China, Russia, cartels

Data includes details of assignments to specific field offices and, in some cases, to units engaged in high-stakes intelligence, security, or counterespionage work.

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2026.

ShinyHunters hackers say they breached Federal Bureau of Investigation, no immediate FBI comment

The bureau did not immediately reply to messages seeking comment on Tuesday.

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Young Pennsylvania man arrested over alleged ISIS-inspired mass attack plot targeting synagogues

A search of Kramer’s home in 2023, when he was still a minor, uncovered a video in which he pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was the leader of ISIS at the time.

 J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Building WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: A Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation sign is displayed outside of the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation building on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Maine man convicted after making online threats against Jews, former VP Harris

A Maine man was sentenced to time served after being convicted of making online threats targeting Jewish people, Vice President Kamala Harris, law enforcement officers, and Elon Musk.

The seal of the FBI hangs in the Flag Room at the bureau's headquaters.

Foreign hackers targeted Colorado water systems in August, governor's office says

The hackers managed to change equipment settings, including disabling remote access and alarms and altering pumping cycles, Colorado Governor Polis' spokesperson Ally Sullivan said.

Water treatment plant. (Illustrative)

FBI temporarily paused cooperation with Canadian counterpart over CBC 9/11 references - report

FBI Director Kash Patel made the decision to pause cooperation after the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reminded its staff not to refer to the 9/11 attacks without expert attribution.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 15, 2026.

US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic

The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.

Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026.

US investigating Iran ties to cyberattack on energy tankers bound for American ports - report

The ships, an oil tanker and a liquefied petroleum gas carrier, were traveling toward ports in Texas when they were targeted in early August, according to vessel-tracking data.

A US Coast Guard cutter sits docked at Coast Guard Island Alameda on November 21, 2025 in Alameda, California.