Where is the FBI when hackers demand "Ransom"? What "Ransomware" works? Why are we still getting hacked? (Poll)

[JackOfNoTrades]

The Democrat Party pays these people good money to steal registered voter's identities and hack into government facilities.
Why would they want to pay anyone to stop it?

Doesn't happen. Period.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Can't the FBI advise which security software is recommended?
Should the FBI make recommendations or let the marketplace work?
As long as hackers make money, hacks will keep happening.

No, the FBI should not make recommendations. If they did then there would be charges of the Govt playing favorites with one company over another.

If a business is not smart enough to figure out which is the best security software, then that is on them.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

If the bureau wasn’t laser focused on anybody who doesn’t think the sun shines out the collective asses of the Clintons, Obamas, and Bidens, they still aren’t bureaucratically agile enough to stay up on such activity.

The FBI has a large cyber crimes unit, partnering with many other agencies.

National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force | Federal Bureau of Investigation

As a unique multi-agency cyber center, the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF) has the primary responsibility to coordinate, integrate, and share information to support cyber threat investigations, supply and support intelligence analysis for community decision-makers, and...

www.fbi.gov

 

[ColonelAngus]

No, but general Jack Keane on FNC said that the US has the best hackers on the planet and we could do whatever we wanted to do against any adversary.

We should use them to secure our own networks. I

Why are we not cripplingRussia with cyber attacks?

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Why are we not cripplingRussia with cyber attacks?

Would anyone know if we were?

 

[kyzr]

Because believe it or not, their systems that guard the front gates run encryption and have protections that you and I will never see in the light of day out here on the commercial side. Yes, a lot of government software and systems can be quite old, but the really important ones have doors of steel on them. That doesn't mean they aren't impervious, but the likelyhood of a major breach is infinitesimal. Physically, DOD sites are highly secure..including guys with guns that escort you around the datacenter and then keep watch on you while you do your work.

OK, using the DOD was a bad example. Different animal altogether.

Lets say, the DOJ, State, Energy, or any of the other departments. Less bullet-proof than DOD, but still more secure than outside the government.

My point being that there has to be some OS and security software that is better than others. So why isn't it being promoted by the FBI to reduce hacks?

You seem to be saying, "hackers win, get used to it".

 

[mudwhistle]

Doesn't happen. Period.

If you say so.
The little prick who spied on Trump's phone conversations became a Ukraine war profiteer. (LtCol Vindman)
He was born in Ukraine.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

If you say so.
The little prick who spied on Trump's phone conversations became a Ukraine war profiteer. (LtCol Vindman)
He was born in Ukraine.

What does Trump running his mouth on a phone call and trying to extort a foreign leader to do his dirty work for him have to do with cybersecurity?
Seems that is what we call an unforced error.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

My point being that there has to be some OS and security software that is better than others. So why isn't it being promoted by the FBI to reduce hacks?

You really want the Govt to pick the winners in the security software business? And if the FBI says "use this one" and they get hacked, is the FBI now partially responsible?

You seem to be saying, "hackers win, get used to it".

They will always overcome the current security which causes new security to be needed.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

OK, using the DOD was a bad example. Different animal altogether.

Lets say, the DOJ, State, Energy, or any of the other departments. Less bullet-proof than DOD, but still more secure than outside the government.

My point being that there has to be some OS and security software that is better than others. So why isn't it being promoted by the FBI to reduce hacks?

You seem to be saying, "hackers win, get used to it".

Because the FBI and the feds are not going to promote one OS over another, or one security or A/V program over another. Unfair advantage in competition.
No, I'm not saying hackers win. Will they win sometimes?..yes. What I'm saying is, it has to be a shared model for security. As an end user, you have to take responsibility
for the software you run, the passwords you use, and websites you visit.

 

[kyzr]

You really want the Govt to pick the winners in the security software business? And if the FBI says "use this one" and they get hacked, is the FBI now partially responsible?
They will always overcome the current security which causes new security to be needed.

1. I want the government to say what they believe is the most effective combination of OS & security software to reduce hacks. Otherwise its "liars poker" and the hackers win.

2. The FBI could add a "disclaimer" saying the current recommendation is based on current info and hackers may advance their craft in the future.

3. The government servers seem fairly secure. We need to harden our systems before the cyber-war starts.

 

[kyzr]

Because the FBI and the feds are not going to promote one OS over another, or one security or A/V program over another. Unfair advantage in competition.
No, I'm not saying hackers win. Will they win sometimes?..yes. What I'm saying is, it has to be a shared model for security. As an end user, you have to take responsibility
for the software you run, the passwords you use, and websites you visit.

I understand your position of the government picking winners & losers.
However, if we are to prepare for cyber-warfare we need to say who has the better mousetrap.
The current system of everyone for themselves, sink or swim is bullshit.

 

[mudwhistle]

What does Trump running his mouth on a phone call and trying to extort a foreign leader to do his dirty work for him have to do with cybersecurity?
Seems that is what we call an unforced error.

Not if you take into consideration that Trump was surrounded by spies and saboteurs working for a world-wide Deep State criminal organization.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Not if you take into consideration that Trump was surrounded by spies and saboteurs working for a world-wide Deep State criminal organization.

He wasn't. He was surrounded (mostly) by people who believed in doing things above board. It's not their fault he was corrupt. That's his fault.

 

[mudwhistle]

He wasn't. He was surrounded (mostly) by people who believed in doing things above board. It's not their fault he was corrupt. That's his fault.

You're a fucking idiot. What they did was spy on the president because he wasn't a part of the swamp. They used a fake story about Russian Collusion as an excuse.

It's difficult for me to believe you're this stupid.

 

[g5000]

Does the government have a responsibility to protect US businesses from being hacked and faced with paying a ransom?

The Colonial pipeline was one recent example of a high profile hack. One of our local hospitals just got hacked and refused to pay the ransom.

Colonial Pipeline Cyber Incident

On May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline proactively took its systems offline in response to a ransomware attack. Colonial Pipeline is working quickly get its pipeline back online. The DOE Energy Response Organization has been activated at enhanced watch.

www.energy.gov

FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems

Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.

www.cbsnews.com

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Can't the FBI advise which security software is recommended?
Should the FBI make recommendations or let the marketplace work?
As long as hackers make money, hacks will keep happening.

I blame Ray Epps.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

You're a fucking idiot. What they did was spy in the president. They used a fake story about Russian Collusion as an excuse.

It's difficult for me to believe you're this stupid.

No. They didn't. Look, this has been gone over. Deal with it and move on. Trump is corrupt. I get that you worship the ground he walks on but the bottom line here is like always, he was his own worst enemy. Because leopards don't change their (corrupt) spots. That and Trump can't keep his yap closed.

 

[JWBooth]

The FBI has a large cyber crimes unit, partnering with many other agencies.

National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force | Federal Bureau of Investigation

As a unique multi-agency cyber center, the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF) has the primary responsibility to coordinate, integrate, and share information to support cyber threat investigations, supply and support intelligence analysis for community decision-makers, and...

www.fbi.gov

Yes they do, and if my completely clueless dumbass tried to pull some kind of hack, I'd get caught. That is the limit of their abilities.

 

[marvin martian]

Who was arrested for showing up to their kids school board meeting? Name(s) please.

Scott Smith, Caleb Freestone, John Tigges, Michael Garcia, Karen Pirkle, Dustin Clark, Brenda Stewart, and Jeremy Story, to name a few.

 

[mudwhistle]

No. They didn't. Look, this has been gone over. Deal with it and move on. Trump is corrupt. I get that you worship the ground he walks on but the bottom line here is like always, he was his own worst enemy. Because leopards don't change their (corrupt) spots. That and Trump can't keep his yap closed.

Yeah. That's what they want you to believe. Only a weak-minded asshole buys into this communist's propaganda.
I was trained for decades as active-duty and civilian to spot espionage and other means of criminal activity. We had to re-certify every year on Operational Security.
Only a dipshit still thinks the state is isn't extremely corrupt and that people who take millions of dollars from our enemies aren't trying to fuck us over.
They used to throw them in prison.
Now they put them in the White House.