Consumer News: Authorities warn of ransomware attacks over the holiday, Target closing stores on Thanksgiving and more
Consumer News: Authorities warn of ransomware attacks over the holiday, Target closing stores on Thanksgiving and more.
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Homicides up nearly 30% last year, according to FBI report
The U.S. saw a rise in murders last year. The FBI released its 2020 Uniform Crime Report on Monday.
FBI, SLED join Lexington County deputies in investigating case of a girl kidnapped in 1986
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the FBI and SLED have joined in on the investigation of a case of a girl who went missing more than 35 years ago.
FBI UPDATE: NC murder suspect in custody
FBI agents in Charlotte says a man wanted for two murders may be traveling through South Carolina or surrounding states.
FBI Columbia hosting Civil Rights & Hate Crimes Symposium later this month
The FBI Columbia field office is hosting a public Civil Rights & Hate Crimes Symposium later this month.
FBI needs help identifying man who may have information about a child victim of sexual exploitation
The FBI is asking for the public’s help identifying a man they think may have information about a child victim of sexual exploitation.
FBI reports background checks prevented more than 300,000 illegal gun sales in 2020
The FBI says background checks prevented more than 300,000 illegal gun sales last year, the largest number of prevented sales on record.
U.S. seeing rise in cyberattacks across the country
The list of known cyberattacks threatening to impact American life is growing. The White House says President Biden will address cyberattacks with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they meet later this month.
FBI warning job seekers about scammers posed as employers
If you’re on the job hunt, leaders are issuing a warning. The FBI is reporting scammers are now posing as employers to steal identities from job seekers.
FBI releases new footage from Capitol riots showing officers being assaulted
he FBI has released graphic new videos from January’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, showing protesters assaulting police. In one video, a rioter can be seen grabbing an officer by the helmet and smashing his head against a door. Other videos show protesters using poles and other weapons to assault police.
