FBI Alerts Law Enforcement to Hacked Email Risks

FBI warns of rise in hacked police emails and fraudulent data requests. The FBI has issued an alert urging law enforcement agencies worldwide to enhance their email security due to a surge in cybercriminals exploiting hacked police accounts to issue fake emergency data requests (EDRs) to tech companies. These fraudulent requests, which bypass traditional legal processes, pose significant risks to personal data security. The FBI noted that compliance with such requests is alarmingly high, with companies often caught between the urgency of the requests and the potential for data breaches. Cybercriminals are reportedly selling access to compromised government email accounts, further complicating the issue.