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#WallofHonor: The FBI remembers Special Agent Jerry Dove and Special Agent Benjamin P. Grogan, who were killed in Miami, Florida on April 11, 1986, during a gun battle with violent robbery suspects they were attempting to apprehend. fbi.gov/history/wall-o… fbi.gov/history/wall-o…

After earning an advanced degree, the big question is: what's next? Research skills, legal insight, or technical expertise are critical assets in tackling complex national security challenges at the #FBI. Apply your advanced training to a greater purpose: fbijobs.gov

April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, and the FBI reminds that sexual assault on an aircraft or cruise ship is a federal crime. If you or someone you know is a victim, please report it to the crew and contact the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI.

On this week’s episode of Ahead of the Threat, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman is joined by Joe Levy, a security practitioner and CEO of Sophos. The two discuss what Levy calls the “cybersecurity poverty line,” which refers to the fact that fewer than 1 in 10,000 businesses have someone in a CISO or CISO-equivalent role. They also highlight the importance of securing edge devices, managing third-party risk, and implementing the recommendations of the #FBI’s Operation Winter SHIELD. To start the show, AD Leatherman is joined by Adam Maddock, an FBI section chief. They discuss the FBI’s highly technical Cyber Action Team and current news items, including supply chain attacks and the growing trend of hackers infiltrating everyday home devices. youtube.com/watch?v=vKCWVR…

#WallofHonor: The FBI remembers Special Agent William Robert Craig, who died on April 9, 2012 from health complications associated with exposure to toxic air during 9/11 response and recovery efforts. fbi.gov/history/wall-o…

Russian GRU cyber actors are exploiting vulnerable routers worldwide to intercept sensitive military, government, and critical infrastructure information. The #FBI, NSA, and 21 international partners across 15 countries have released a #PSA detailing GRU techniques and providing defensive guidance. We urge all network defenders and owners of small office/home office (SOHO) routers to update to the latest firmware versions, change default usernames and passwords, disable remote management interfaces from the internet, and stay alert for certificate warnings in web browsers and email clients. ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA26…

🚨#Scam Alert: The FBI's Chicago Field Office is seeking the public's help in identifying two unknown suspects posing as Special Agents, prosecutors, or federal law enforcement, who are attempting to scam individuals out of money or personal identifiable information by convincing them they are possible victims or suspects of a fraud investigation. Victims have been identified throughout the country, including in Hawaii. The FBI, nor federal authorities, will never ask for money or personal identifying information when contacting victims or suspects of crime online or over the phone. If you recognize these subjects or have any information regarding this scam, contact your local field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov. If you are a victim of an impersonator, file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

Iran-affiliated cyber actors are targeting operational technology devices across US critical infrastructure, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs). These attacks have led to diminished PLC functionality, manipulation of display data and, in some cases, operational disruption and financial loss. The #FBI, CISA, NSA, EPA, CNMF, and the Department of Energy are urging US organizations—especially municipalities and those in the water and energy sectors—to review the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) detailed in this advisory. Applying the recommended mitigations will reduce the risk of compromise: ic3.gov/CSA/2026/26040…

The FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report shows cyber-enabled crimes have cost Americans nearly $21 billion, with cryptocurrency and AI-related complaints among the most damaging. Scammers are using tactics like compromised corporate e-mails, tech support fraud, and personal data breaches. For the first time, the report includes a section on AI, revealing 22,364 complaints costing nearly $893 million. The FBI urges you to #TakeaBeat and recognize the signs of a scam. Pause before sharing money or personal information. If you or someone you know suspects fraud, contact your local #FBI office or submit a complaint at ic3.gov. Learn more: ic3.gov/AnnualReport/R…

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the #FBI is fully committed to protecting innocent children from abuse. If you suspect someone is abusing a child, or that a child is a victim of abuse, we urge you to report it. Call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 or reach out to your local law enforcement agency or the #FBI. #NCAPM

News alert: Former USDA Official Pleads Guilty to Receiving an Illegal Gratuity Honolulu – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Jason Shitanishi, 60, of Honolulu, Hawaii pled guilty in federal court to receiving an illegal gratuity as a public official. According to information presented to the court, on or about April 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to provide direct payments to farmers, ranchers, and consumers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was administered by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and provided payments to producers of certain commodities that experienced COVID-19 related losses. In 2020 and 2021, Shitanishi was employed by the FSA as a County Executive Director for the City and County of Honolulu. On or about April 12, 2021, a woman submitted a CFAP application to Shitanishi that falsely claimed she operated a farm with $685,500 in commodity sales in 2019. The woman also claimed the farm was in the County of Maui, which was the responsibility of another County Executive Director, who was located on Maui and familiar with the farms there. The woman asked Shitanishi if he would accept her application, rather than require her to submit her application to the Maui County Executive Director. Shitanishi obtained the necessary approvals from the FSA to consider the woman’s CFAP application and then approved it. As a result of the false representation on the woman’s CFAP application, the FSA issued the woman a payment of $65,745, to which she was not entitled. On or about April 18, 2021, the woman then gave Shitanishi a check for $5,000, which Shitanishi understood was for accepting responsibility for the woman’s CFAP application for her Maui farm. Read the full news release: justice.gov/usao-hi/pr/for…

#WallOfHonor: The FBI remembers Special Agent Barry Lee Bush, who was shot and killed on April 5, 2007 in Readington, New Jersey, while attempting to arrest a group of bank robbers. fbi.gov/history/wall-o…

Wishing everybody across the country a safe and happy Easter Sunday and a blessed Passover to all those observing. Special thanks to all the good cops out there working overtime keeping everybody safe to worship freely.

#WallofHonor: The FBI remembers Supervisory Special Agent Todd Spiker, who died on April 4, 2021 from health complications associated with exposure to toxic air during 9/11 response and recovery efforts. fbi.gov/history/wall-o…

For nearly two decades, an elusive killer terrorized the country—delivering and mailing untraceable bombs to victims, killing three and injuring nearly two dozen more. But #OTD in 1996, the #FBI arrested Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, after his own writings helped identify him. On this 30th anniversary of Kaczynski’s arrest, look back on the FBI's relentless pursuit of justice for his victims: fbi.gov/history/famous….

Are you ready to make an impact? At the #FBI, your experience doesn't start over. It expands – to take down criminals locally and protect us all nationally. We are veterans, lawyers, police, accountants, innovators, and leaders. Committed to justice and the American people. Different paths. One mission. FBI Honolulu invites you to join us. Visit fbijobs.gov to learn more and apply.

#WallOfHonor: The FBI remembers Electronics Technician William “Homer” Lewis, who died on April 3, 2019 from health complications associated with exposure to toxic air during 9/11 response and recovery efforts. fbi.gov/history/wall-o…

The small island nation of Cuba sits 90 miles from the United States, utilizing effective counterintelligence strategies to thwart American assets. #YourFBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division shares how they are safeguarding our nation’s secrets, crushing threats, and stopping weapons from falling into the wrong hands in this roundtable discussion. Learn more and watch the full discussion: youtu.be/aGiAloQevMs?si…

Attention high school juniors and seniors! Join #FBIHonolulu on Thursday, June 11 for our Teen Academy to explore #FBI careers and learn through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students also learn from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases. The program is open to rising high school juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates. Applications and all supplemental materials are due Friday, April 24. Visit fbi.gov/contact-us/fie… for more information and application materials!

As of early 2026, many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the U.S. are developed and maintained by foreign companies, particularly those based in China. The apps that maintain digital infrastructure in China are subject to China's extensive national security laws, enabling the Chinese government to potentially access mobile app users' data. Users should be aware of what user data these apps request access to upon download: 🔹 With default permissions, companies can store collected data on users' private information and address books, such as names, e-mail addresses, user IDs, physical addresses, and phone numbers of their stored contacts, which gives apps access to a host of personal information belonging to both users and non-users in their contact lists. 🔹 Some of the apps state that the collected data is stored on servers located in China for as long as the developers deem necessary. Some apps do not allow the users to operate the platform unless users consent to data sharing. 🔹 Some apps may contain malware that could collect data beyond what is authorized by the user. This could include malicious code and hard-to-remove malware designed to exploit known vulnerabilities in various operating systems and insert a backdoor for escalated privileges, such as enabling the download and execution of additional malicious packages designed to provide unauthorized access to users' data. Read the #FBI’s new #PSA for tips on how you can protect your data: 🔗 ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA26…