The FBI is investigating a malicious cyber incident that targeted the bureau’s computer network in its New York office, CNN first reported.
According to sources cited by the outlet, the attack involved a computer system used in investigations of images of child exploitation.
The bureau said Friday the incident has since beencontained but did not provide information on who could be behind the hack.
“The FBI is aware of the incident and is working to gain additional information,” the bureau said in a statement to The Hill. “This is an isolated incident that has been contained. As this is an ongoing investigation, the FBI does not have further comment to provide at this time.”
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter, we’re Ines Kagubare and Rebecca Klar — tracking the latest moves from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley.
“Emotionally manipulative.” “Unhinged.” “Hilarious.” “Kind of scary.” Internet users who have gotten early access to the new Bing, Microsoft’s chatty new AI-powered search assistant, are sharing their experiences, which range from comedic to darkly bizarre. The previous Bing, a Google-like search tool, is being phased out in favor of a natural language tool that can answer questions and respond in creative ways. But …
Apple is boosting its lobbying might as President Biden nears a decision next week on whether to block a potential Apple Watch ban. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in December that Apple infringed on medical device company AliveCor’s wearable electrocardiogram patents. The commission’s ruling could result in an import ban on popular Apple Watch models, unless the Biden administration steps in. Apple …
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has closed two of the company’s offices in India, according to Bloomberg News. The social media company closed its offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, leaving only one remaining office in Bengaluru, Bloomberg reported. Twitter cut more than 90 percent of its Indian workforce late last year. Since taking over Twitter in late October, Musk has sought to cut costs at the company, which he previously suggested …
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday criticized the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) for labeling a recent Tesla software update as a recall. “The word ‘recall’ for an over-the-air software update is anachronistic and just flat wrong!” Musk said on Twitter. The NHTSA issued a notice on Wednesday that Tesla was recalling more than 360,000 cars that are equipped with or pending installation of its Full …
News we’ve flagged from the intersection of tech and other topics:
Microsoft hopes to tame AI chatbot
Microsoft is looking to improve its new AI-powered Bing chatbot after users reported it is responding in a disparaging way, The Associated Press reported.
US, allies go after Russian spies
The U.S. and its European allies are working together to hunt down Russia’s network of spies, The Washington Post reported.
On Our Radar
Upcoming news themes and events we’re watching:
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear oral arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, a case that could reshape Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Recorded Future will host an event on the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine war and Russia’s hybrid war strategy on Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
In Other News
Branch out with other reads on The Hill:
TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid privacy fears
LONDON (AP) — TikTok said Friday that it’s planning two more European data centers, as the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app seeks to allay growing concerns about data privacy for its users in the West. TikTok has been under fire from European and American authorities over concerns that …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook allowed an exiled Moldovan oligarch with ties to the Kremlin to run ads calling for protests and uprisings against the pro-Western government, even though he and his political party were on U.S. sanctions lists. The ads featuring politician and convicted fraudster Ilan …
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) visited the border city of Laredo, Texas, on Friday, one day after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) … Read more
President Biden on Friday swiped at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over recent comments in which the governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate … Read more
