FBI Fumbles as Tech-Savvy Cartel Outsmarts Investigators – Audit Unveils Shocking Gaps
The Sinaloa cartel’s hacker-for-hire tracked a federal official, revealing a chilling level of access and resulting in an FBI audit. The FBI’s handling of the Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance threat was deemed “disjointed and inconsistent.” The audit’s verdict? Less “Mission: Impossible,” more “Mission: Needs Improvement.”
Hot Take:
The FBI’s latest audit reveals that even drug cartels have hackers on speed dial, and it’s clear that crime sometimes pays – in tech support. Apparently, the Sinaloa cartel has been living in the 21st century while the FBI is still figuring out how to program their VCRs. It’s a little like the plot of a spy thriller, but with more tacos and less Bond.
Key Points:
- The FBI’s audit reveals that the Sinaloa cartel used a “hacker-for-hire” to exploit U.S. officials’ devices and track informants.
- The hacker accessed Mexico City’s surveillance system and tracked individuals of interest, including FBI personnel.
- The FBI’s response to technological surveillance threats (UTS) was deemed inadequate and disjointed by the Department of Justice.
- Technological advancements have increased the vulnerabilities in criminal investigations, making it easier for less sophisticated entities to exploit them.
- The FBI’s mitigation plan is still under review, but the organization has been criticized for its initial lack of comprehensive strategy.
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