"FBI Working to 'Burn Down' Cyber Criminals’ Infrastructure"
According to the FBI Director, Christopher Wray, work is being done to take down the infrastructure and tools used by cybercriminals to execute increasingly dangerous attacks. The FBI is targeting the Dark Web as it has provided a platform for cybercriminals to exchange malicious tools and services. The Dark Web has also made it possible for cybercriminals with less technical expertise to purchase tools that can disrupt services such as those used in hospitals. As ransomware attacks and other types of cyberattacks continue to rise, it is not enough to take cybercriminals down one by one. This article continues to discuss what the FBI is doing to stop cybercrime, the rise in ransomware attacks, and international cybercrime.
The Federal News Network reports "FBI Working to 'Burn Down' Cyber Criminals’ Infrastructure"