Lazarus Group Impersonates VC, Steals $34 Million in Crypto
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, stole over $34 million in cryptocurrency from an unnamed startup by impersonating a Hong Kong-based venture capitalist via a malicious script in November 2023, leveraging a fake Telegram account; the FBI recovered $3.2 million.
Lazarus Group Impersonates VC, Steals $34 Million in Crypto
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, stole over $34 million in cryptocurrency from an unnamed startup by impersonating a Hong Kong-based venture capitalist via a malicious script in November 2023, leveraging a fake Telegram account; the FBI recovered $3.2 million.
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24% Bias Score
Inspector General Report Debunks FBI Orchestration of January 6th Riot
A Department of Justice inspector general's report refutes claims that the FBI orchestrated the January 6th Capitol riot, stating that while 26 FBI informants were present, none were authorized to enter restricted areas or engage in illegal activity, despite 17 doing so.
Inspector General Report Debunks FBI Orchestration of January 6th Riot
A Department of Justice inspector general's report refutes claims that the FBI orchestrated the January 6th Capitol riot, stating that while 26 FBI informants were present, none were authorized to enter restricted areas or engage in illegal activity, despite 17 doing so.
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48% Bias Score
Wray Resigns as Trump Nominates Loyalists to Lead FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned Wednesday, ahead of his mandated 10-year term, to avoid further entanglement in partisan politics under President-elect Donald Trump, who has nominated Kash Patel as his replacement. This decision is seen by some as protecting the FBI's mission, while others fe...
Wray Resigns as Trump Nominates Loyalists to Lead FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned Wednesday, ahead of his mandated 10-year term, to avoid further entanglement in partisan politics under President-elect Donald Trump, who has nominated Kash Patel as his replacement. This decision is seen by some as protecting the FBI's mission, while others fe...
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56% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray Resigns Amidst Political Tensions
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective at the end of the current administration, citing a desire to shield the agency from further political conflict following investigations into Donald Trump, including the Mar-a-Lago raid. President-elect Trump had previously intended t...
FBI Director Wray Resigns Amidst Political Tensions
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective at the end of the current administration, citing a desire to shield the agency from further political conflict following investigations into Donald Trump, including the Mar-a-Lago raid. President-elect Trump had previously intended t...
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52% Bias Score
Wray Resigns as Trump Nominates Loyalist Patel to Lead FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned on Wednesday, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, to lead the bureau. Wray's decision, ahead of the end of his mandated term, has sparked concerns about the FBI's potential politicization under Trump's leadership.
Wray Resigns as Trump Nominates Loyalist Patel to Lead FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned on Wednesday, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, to lead the bureau. Wray's decision, ahead of the end of his mandated term, has sparked concerns about the FBI's potential politicization under Trump's leadership.
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52% Bias Score
FBI Failed to Utilize Confidential Human Sources Before January 6th Capitol Breach
A Justice Department inspector general report reveals the FBI failed to adequately utilize its confidential human sources before the January 6th Capitol breach, despite informing Congress otherwise; this oversight could have improved law enforcement preparations, though no critical intelligence was ...
FBI Failed to Utilize Confidential Human Sources Before January 6th Capitol Breach
A Justice Department inspector general report reveals the FBI failed to adequately utilize its confidential human sources before the January 6th Capitol breach, despite informing Congress otherwise; this oversight could have improved law enforcement preparations, though no critical intelligence was ...
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52% Bias Score
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Spy Campaign Targeting Weak Passwords and Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned of the HiatusRAT Chinese spy campaign targeting U.S. government and private devices, exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260) and weak passwords in Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs since July 2022, using tools...
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Spy Campaign Targeting Weak Passwords and Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned of the HiatusRAT Chinese spy campaign targeting U.S. government and private devices, exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260) and weak passwords in Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs since July 2022, using tools...
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40% Bias Score
North Korean Nationals Indicted for $88 Million Cyber-Theft Scheme
Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted for a $88 million cyber-theft scheme, using stolen identities to obtain IT jobs at US companies and siphon money back to North Korea, violating US sanctions.
North Korean Nationals Indicted for $88 Million Cyber-Theft Scheme
Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted for a $88 million cyber-theft scheme, using stolen identities to obtain IT jobs at US companies and siphon money back to North Korea, violating US sanctions.
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48% Bias Score
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Trump's Second Term"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, to avoid conflict with incoming President Trump, who favors Kash Patel as his replacement. Wray's term ends in 2027. Patel's past criticism of the FBI and potential to politicize the agency raise concerns."
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Trump's Second Term"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, to avoid conflict with incoming President Trump, who favors Kash Patel as his replacement. Wray's term ends in 2027. Patel's past criticism of the FBI and potential to politicize the agency raise concerns."
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40% Bias Score
Jordan Welcomes Wray's Resignation, Announces Continued FBI Oversight
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan welcomed FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation, citing concerns over investigations into parents at school board meetings, pro-life Catholics, whistleblowers, and the raid on President Trump's home; he announced continued oversight of the FBI.
Jordan Welcomes Wray's Resignation, Announces Continued FBI Oversight
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan welcomed FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation, citing concerns over investigations into parents at school board meetings, pro-life Catholics, whistleblowers, and the raid on President Trump's home; he announced continued oversight of the FBI.
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56% Bias Score
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
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48% Bias Score
FBI Failed to Canvass Field Offices Before January 6th Capitol Attack
A Justice Department inspector general report reveals the FBI failed to canvass its field offices for intelligence before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack; four FBI confidential human sources entered the Capitol building illegally; and thousands more involved in the attack may escape prosecution.
FBI Failed to Canvass Field Offices Before January 6th Capitol Attack
A Justice Department inspector general report reveals the FBI failed to canvass its field offices for intelligence before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack; four FBI confidential human sources entered the Capitol building illegally; and thousands more involved in the attack may escape prosecution.
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40% Bias Score