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This is a government reference page relevant to AI safety discussions around cyber threats, critical infrastructure protection, and the governance of malicious use of advanced technologies; most directly useful for policy and threat landscape context.

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The FBI Cyber Division homepage outlines the bureau's mission as the lead federal agency for investigating cyberattacks, including state-sponsored intrusions, ransomware, and critical infrastructure attacks. It describes major threat categories and provides resources for reporting cybercrime and understanding nation-state cyber threats.

Key Points

  • FBI Cyber serves as the lead federal agency for investigating cyberattacks, intrusions, and malicious cyber activities.
  • Major threats include state-sponsored actors targeting critical infrastructure and cybercriminals conducting ransomware and data theft.
  • The division works to 'impose costs on cyber adversaries' through legal authorities, technical capabilities, and inter-agency partnerships.
  • Resources include cyber alerts, SEC reporting guidance for victims, and a most-wanted list for cyber criminals.
  • Recent focus includes nation-state threats such as Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored group targeting telecommunications.

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 What We Investigate 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 Terrorism 
 
 
 
 Counterintelligence and Espionage 
 
 
 
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 Public Corruption 
 
 
 
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 Transnational Organized Crime 
 
 
 
 White-Collar Crime 
 
 
 
 Violent Crime 
 
 
 
 Environmental Crime 
 
 
 
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 The Cyber Threat   


 
 
 
 
 The mission of FBI Cyber is to impose costs on cyber adversaries through unique authorities, world-class capabilities, and enduring partnerships.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hijacked networks, cryptocurrency heists, and corporate espionage are but a few examples of the spiraling cyber threat. Every year, our adversaries become savvier and increasingly callous – attacking power grids, shutting down hospitals, and stoking geopolitical tensions. State-sponsored cyber actors wield every element of their national power to target the United States and its critical infrastructure. Skilled cybercriminals exploit new and longstanding vulnerabilities to steal our money and hold our data for ransom.

 Combating these threats is the primary mission of the FBI’s cyber program. As the lead federal agency for investigating cyberattacks and intrusions, we engage with victims and work to unmask those committing malicious cyber activities, wherever they are.

 Learn more about nation-state cyber threats , how you can report cybercrime , and the Bureau’s efforts to combat the evolving cyber threat . 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 A larger-than-ever attack surface   

 Americans have benefited from unprecedented digital innovation – from smart cities to autonomous vehicles to AI-powered breakthroughs. But this expanding digital landscape creates a larger-than-ever attack surface for hostile actors. As we embrace these advancements, we must also confront the growing threats posed by nation-states and cybercriminals alike.

 Countries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea continue to carry out cyber intrusions targeting U.S. victims. Some nation-states have grown more ambitious in their cyber operations, burrowing d

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