Apache Investigations

Paragon back on…

ICE reactivates contract with previously banned spyware vendor — The Washington Post The Biden administration had barred Paragon Solutions from U.S. government use after finding that the company’s software had been used unethically elsewhere.

School starts tomorrow in the City of Boca Raton and we want to remind you to think before you share. Back-to-school photos often reveal personal information about your child. Publicizing your child’s school name, grade, age, identifying features, etc. can all be used by predators and scammers. No matter what your privacy setting is when posting to social media, it's best to keep personal information to a minimum. Let's have a safe first day of school Thursday!

Hackers Welcome?

For the first time, U.S. government lets hackers break into satellite in space — POLITICO Hacker groups are on a military-endorsed mission to infiltrate an orbiting U.S. satellite.

Worlds greatest Hacker dies….

Kevin Mitnick, hacker and fugitive turned security consultant, dies at 59 — The Washington Post Kevin Mitnick, whose cyber crimes inspired the 2000 film "Takedown" and who was the subject of a highly publicized FBI manhunt, died of pancreatic cancer.

Dangerous Intelligence breach on social media…

Pentagon Investigates More Social-Media Posts Purporting to Include Secret U.S. Documents — The Wall Street Journal Documents include details on Ukrainian forces, U.S. arms provided to Ukraine

King of Crypto…cuffed up

Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX founder charged with defrauding investors — Guardian US SEC says investigation into other alleged misconduct by former CEO of crypto exchange is ongoing

Russian agents pre war advance

Special Report: How Russia spread a secret web of agents across Ukraine — Reuters Long before Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin was building a network of secret agents to smooth its path. A Reuters investigation shows the infiltration went far deeper than has been acknowledged.

Summer travel tips from the Alphabet Boys…

17 CIA tips on how to think like a spy and stay safe while on vacation — USA TODAY The CIA is releasing safety tips – or travel tradecraft – as part of its ongoing effort to demystify its work in protecting American citizens.

Unveiled…CIA orchestrated escapes for Afghans

Afghan American woman’s escape highlights secretive CIA role in Kabul rescues — The Washington Post Five days after Afghanistan’s fall, Shaqaiq Birashk, holed up in her Kabul apartment, was contacted by a stranger offering to have her picked up and escorted to the airport for evacuation. The man claimed to work for the U.S. government, said Birashk, an American citizen who, until the Taliban’s...

The Israeli smartphone spyware- the Pegasus Project takes aim at world leaders

On the list: Ten prime ministers, three presidents and a king — The Washington Post Among 50,000 phone numbers, the Pegasus Project found those of hundreds of public officials.

Feds clap back on Russian Hackers

U.S. Retrieves Millions in Ransom Paid to Colonial Pipeline Hackers — The Wall Street Journal Law-enforcement officials recover roughly $2.3 million in digital currency paid after cyberattack that led to closure of East Coast fuel conduit

iPhone hack check

Think someone has hacked your iPhone to spy on you? Here's how to check and protect yourself — USA TODAY Apple's iPhones are secure but not immune from hackers looking to gain access for spying purposes. Here's what you need to know.