International Collaboration​

• • Global Partnerships: FBI collaborates with international governments for effective cyber operations.​
  • Pre-Incident Relationships: Encouraged to establish connections with the FBI to ensure rapid response.

Cyber Threat Landscape​

• • Hacktivism: Political and social exploitation by groups like Anonymous.​
  • Financial Crimes: Predominantly ransomware and business email compromises.​
  • Nation-State Espionage: Targeted information theft by China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia.

FBI’s Role and Limitations​

• • ​Focus on Investigation: FBI investigates cybercrimes but does not conduct system remediation.​
  • Non-Disruptive Support: Treats companies as victims and avoids server seizures.

Social Engineering and Ransomware​

• • ​Human Vulnerabilities: Phishing exploits remain prevalent.​
  • Sophisticated Attacks: Ransomware attacks are increasingly complex, requiring robust defenses.

Public-Private Partnerships​

• • ​Essential Collaborations: Emphasizes the need for cooperation between the FBI and private sector.​
  • Information Sharing: Alerts and advisories provide actionable insights to prevent attacks.