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.