{
  "id": 6299493,
  "title": "FBI working with private sector and US allies to respond to Iranian cyber attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/fbi-working-with-private-sector-and-us-allies-to-respond-to-iranian-6299493",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:49:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/08/iran-cyber-attacks-us-fbi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is collaborating with private companies and global partners to address cyber attacks orchestrated by Iran-linked cybercriminals targeting the United States' digital infrastructure, according to Jason Bilnoski, deputy assistant director of the FBI's cyber operations branch. Bilnoski made these remarks at the Billington Cyber Security Summit in Washington.\n\nBilnoski emphasized that the agency no longer operates in isolation, noting that intelligence and leads on hackers are frequently shared among the FBI, international allies, and the U.S. private sector. This shift from unilateral sharing to collaborative efforts has become more common in recent years.\n\nMoreover, Bilnoski highlighted the growing concern over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by malicious cyber actors to enhance the efficiency and impact of their attacks worldwide. He predicted that AI-driven threats will continue to rise in the coming years.\n\nUnder President Donald Trump's administration, the U.S. policy has shifted from merely preventing cyber attacks to deterring adversaries through fear. Bilnoski explained that the administration is pursuing this strategy by partnering with allies and the private sector to counter cyber threats.\n\nDavid Liebenberg, leader of state-sponsored research threats at Cisco Talos, a Cisco subsidiary, pointed out that AI has lowered the entry barrier for cybercriminals, making sophisticated attacks more accessible. He acknowledged that even less sophisticated attacks can cause significant problems, even if they are swiftly contained.\n\nWhile Iranian cyber threats have gained prominence in the U.S. cybersecurity landscape due to the ongoing conflict between the two countries, Russia is also a significant player in the cyber realm. Ukraine's deputy director of cyber security, Ivan Kalabashkin, noted that Trump's focus on combating cybercriminals resonates with Ukraine, which faces thousands of cyber attacks during its ongoing war with Russia. He emphasized that the U.S. administration's cyber strategy, which aims to detect, confront, and defeat adversaries, has been a significant factor in Ukraine's efforts to address cyber threats effectively.",
  "summary": "The FBI is working with the private sector and international partners to combat hacking attempts by Iran-linked cyber criminals who are attacking US digital infrastructure . Jason Bilnoski, deputy assistant director of the FBI 's cyber operations branch, spoke on recent hacks affecting water systems throughout the US during the Billington Cyber Security Summit in Washington on Tuesday. \"We don't…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "FBI working with private sector and US allies to respond to Iranian cyber attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/fbi-working-with-private-sector-and-us-allies-to-respond-to-iranian",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:49:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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