Bitcoin Bumble: Leaked FBI Doc Could Help Hackers Protect Their Virtual Loot

Shoshanna Utchenik ticklethewire.com An internal FBI report that was leaked and made its way onto the Internet this week may unfortunately help some folks with illegal activity. The website WIRED reports that that an FBI report called “Bitcoin Virtual Currency: Unique Features Present Distinct Challenges for Deterring Illicit Activity,” raises concerns about the anonymous Bitcoin payment network…

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FBI Announces a Whole Lot of High-Level Appointments

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com There were a whole lot of new appointments announced at the FBI this week. Andrew G. McCabe was named assistant director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division. He last served as deputy assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division. Jennifer R. Sanchez was named assistant director of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). Her…

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