FBI Investigates Internal Hack

Recent reports suggest that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is (FBI) is investigating a hack of their internal computer network.

The FBI informed The Epoch Times, February 17, that it “is aware of the incident and is working to gain additional information. This is an isolated incident that has been contained. As this is an ongoing investigation, the FBI does not have further comment to provide at this time.”

CNN Cite Two sources unnamed claimed the hack involved FBI New York Field Office. It is one the biggest offices of the agency. They declined to provide details about the hack’s origin, but said that they are still investigating.

Recent news about the FBI was caused by congressional Republicans’ request that the FBI investigate the appointment of President Joe Biden to the Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation’s Business Advisory Council. This council is alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party and possible violations to the Espionage Act.

The Epoch Times has previously reported Lance Gooden (R.Texas), was one of six House Republicans who led the charge in a Let me know Christopher Wray, FBI Director, inquired about Dominic Ng’s nomination. According to the letter, Ng was at the time of his appointment the chairman and CEO East West Bank. “existing Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ties” He had previously worked for two Chinese intelligence-front groups.

“Between 2013 and 2017, [Ng] served as the executive director of the China Overseas Exchange Association which is a front organization for the United Front Work Department (UFWD),” These were the words of the legislators. “UFWD is a Chinese intelligence service whose mission is to liaison with foreign political parties, influence operations, and collect intelligence.”

Senator Scott (R-Fla.), who proposed five bills to hold China Communist Party (CCP), accountable for actions that could threaten U.S. security, has cyber security on his agenda. These bills include “a href=”https://www.theepochtimes.com/sen-rick-scott-introduces-5-bills-targeting-ccp-spying-and-aggression_5064748.html?ea_src=ai&ea_med=search”>accountability Proposals Through sanctions and a crackdown upon surveillance

These laws were introduced amid growing tensions between Washington, Beijing and Taiwan over Taiwan’s future. China claims Taiwan is its territory.

Since the downing of a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic—after it had traversed the continental United States and flown over critical military installations along the way—those tensions have ramped up.

Scott stated that the CCP’s recent changes to the bill were a result of Scott’s statement. “disturbing actions” This serves as a reminder to Xi Jinping, the leader of CCP, will be there “stop at nothing to exploit Americans and take advantage of the United States.”