Pranks are sex mex videossuper funny when they're pulled on the FB freaking I, right?
A suspected group of hackers gained access to an FBI email server and sent "at least" 100,000 spam messages. The emails came with the subject line "Urgent: Threat actor in systems," which seems like it would be a pretty distressing email to get from the FBI.
The non-profit organization SpamHaus first posted about the breach, noting that the emails were sent in two waves Saturday morning. Recipients told SpamHaus that the emails were "scary."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The emails weren't trying to steal money or data from recipients, they were actually just a spam prank. According to Bleeping Computer's investigation, they most likely came from a group of hackers that has a grudge against security researcher Vinny Troia, who the emails name as the likely "threat actor" referenced in the subject line.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
One reason the prank is concerning is that the messages came from an actual FBI email account, originating from an FBI server and IP address. Unlike other spam that comes from an email address that's not quite right, these came from a source that makes the messages seem legitimate. It is also pretty dang worrisome that these hackers gained access to the FBI's systems.
However, the FBI said that the email server was isolated from the rest of the agency's infrastructure "and was not part of the FBI's corporate email service. No actor was able to access or compromise any data or PII [Personally Identifiable Information] on FBI’s network."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The technical limit of the hack is a good thing. However, an email from an FBI email address warning of a security risk should be something people trust and take seriously. The hack undermines the agency's authority, to say the least.
While this is perhaps the most petty use of hacking power on a federal agency, it's certainly not the first. Notably, Russian hackers breached the networks of multiple federal systemsduring the Trump years to gain intelligence.
At the beginning of November, the Biden administration ordered federal agenciesto basically get their sh*t together on cybersecurity, by auditing their systems and patching vulnerabilities. For the FBI, apparently, the order was too little, too late.
Topics Cybersecurity
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Upcoming ‘War Bride’ Documentary May Ruffle Feathers
Got a PlayStation 5? Here are the first settings you need to tweak.
Google says it 'may' delete your files if you don't log in enough
Apple's MacOS Big Sur will be available on Nov. 12
(B)ringing in the New Year
Did Trump forget about his TikTok ban? TikTok would like to know.
'Myst' (yes, that 'Myst') is coming back as an Oculus VR game in December
'Bugsnax' is more perfectly timed for 2020 than anyone realized
Cold Tofu Improv Shows Start Feb. 21
Jenna Fischer says 'The Office' Season 3 finale has an alternate ending
JANM to Screen ‘Reiko’s Hina Dolls’
Apple Store is down ahead of Mac event
Snap concludes investigation into racial bias on content team
DHS cybersecurity director subtweets Trump after being fired via tweet
New listing of Bobcoin on WhiteBit exchange
Dating app usage is changing for the better as the pandemic rages on
The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are powered by Apple's own M1 chip
Alex Trebek, beloved 'Jeopardy' host for 36 years, is dead at 80
Lifting the Veil on Blockchain Fest 2022
Facebook Messenger's 'vanish mode' makes messages disappear
The best television shows from female creators on Disney+What to watch during Hispanic Heritage MonthGoogle Tensor G2 chip announced at 2022 Made by Google eventGot a PS5 or Xbox Series X? Then you need a 4K TV with VRR to unlock their potential.'Derry Girls' Season 3 review: A hilarious trip down '90s memory lane'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for October 2Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 6Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro announced at 2022 Made by Google event'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for October 6Robot companies, like Boston Dynamics, sign pledge to not have their products turned into weapons Dramatic dash cam footage shows bystanders rescuing woman from burning car People think this infographic about 'childless' female politicians is sexist At least 20% of adults are obese in every U.S. state, CDC maps show Joe Biden gives surprisingly candid response to protester at Clinton rally There's now an eggplant One of those naked Trump statues could be yours Intense video shows woman's face Cute animals take over the beach and live the island life Uber is encouraging its drivers to lease electric cars 'I Wish My Teacher Knew' offers moving insight into students' lives
0.3965s , 8434.984375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【sex mex videos】FBI email server hacked to send thousands of spam messages,Global Hot Topic Analysis
