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During a speech today at the 2022 Boston Conference on Cyber Security, #FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the array of #cyber threats facing the U.S., and how the Bureau is working to identify and mitigate these risks. go.usa.gov/xJbsT FBI Director Christopher Wray addresses the 2022 Boston ConfFBI Director Christopher Wray addresses the 2022 Boston Conf
Wray stressed the importance of taking a multifaceted approach to this threat that simultaneously equips American people and businesses to guard against cyberattacks, helps the individuals and organizations they victimize, and imposes risk and consequences on their culprits. "We've got to hold the line on multiple fronts all at o
Wray also announced that hackers sponsored by Iran's government attempted a June 2021 cyberattack against Boston Children's Hospital, and explained how one of the #FBI's intelligence partnerships enabled @FBIBoston's #cyber squad to help identify and mitigate the threat. "...In the summer of 2021, hackers sponsored by the Ira
Additionally, Wray emphasized that the #FBI is constantly deploying #cyber-trained experts to the field to help private sector partners deal with compromises. go.usa.gov/xJbsT "Almost every week in this country, we're rushing cyber
According to Wray, partnerships also assist the #FBI by helping us mount a more comprehensive offense against cybercriminals. go.usa.gov/xJbsT "We believe in using every tool we've got to impose ris

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