A 2017 informant told the FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a personal hacker from Calabria who specialized in exploiting vulnerabilities in various technologies. The hacker reportedly sold cyber tools to multiple countries and even received payment from Hezbollah in cash. The information comes from a recently released DOJ document but lacks verification from the FBI.

The FBI has announced that the Salt Typhoon cyber threat, primarily affecting telecom networks, is largely contained. This cyber campaign, attributed to a state-sponsored group, has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on critical infrastructure and the continued need for vigilance in cybersecurity measures.

The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify the Chinese Salt Typhoon hackers, responsible for extensive breaches of telecommunications providers in the U.S. and globally. These breaches allowed access to sensitive data, including private communications of some U.S. government officials, prompting the FBI to issue a public service announcement and a reward for information linked to the group.

The FBI reported that the Play ransomware group has breached approximately 900 organizations as of May 2025, a significant increase from previous counts. The gang employs advanced tactics, including recompiled malware and threats to leak stolen data, while urging affected organizations to enhance their security measures, including implementing multifactor authentication and maintaining updated systems.