Justice Department probing supply-chain disruptions, targeting companies exploiting the crisis to charge more
The Justice Department and FBI will be investigating entities that may be exploiting supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOJ announced Thursday.
FBI forming crypto enforcement team
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that it is launching a specialized team tasked with enforcement of cryptocurrency "exploitation."
$1.4B in health care fraud rings busted by Feds, doctors and nurses nabbed
The Department of Justice has announced charges against 138 people -- including doctors and nurses -- who the feds say were part of alleged health care fraud rings allegedly totaling $1.4 billion.
FBI approves new DNA database system to speed up investigations
The FBI has approved a new DNA database system that will expedite the process of matching various DNA samples to identities.
FBI Director Wray urges companies to stop paying ransoms to hackers
FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday pleaded with public companies and other hacking victims to avoid paying ransom, saying he fears it will only embolden cyber criminals to ramp up future attacks.
FBI opens investigation into IRS tax data leak
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened an inquiry into the leak of personal income and tax data of some of the wealthiest Americans.
Gun stocks pop as FBI background checks jump
Shares of gun stocks climbed higher during Monday’s trading session after the FBI released data about the sizable number of background checks conducted for firearm purchases last month.