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UFC AND FBI PARTNER FOR HISTORIC FIRST EXCLUSIVE TRAINING SEMINAR

UFC and the FBI are partnering for an exclusive training seminar at the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia. UFC athletes will lead the training for FBI personnel.

ufc.com·1 source·2h
Defector
SPORTS

SocksEscort fraud-enabling proxy service taken down • The Register

International law enforcement agencies have taken down SocksEscort, a proxy service that enabled fraud. 23 servers across 7 countries were seized in the operation.

theregister.com·1 source·2h
Techmeme
BUSINESS

FBI Expands Ability to Monitor Social Media, Location Data

The FBI has expanded its surveillance capabilities by contracting with Dataminr, a social media monitoring company, and Venntel, a location data firm. These contracts provide the FBI with tools to track social media activity and location data, raising concerns about mass surveillance and privacy.

theintercept.com·1 source·5d
MIT Tech Review
BUSINESS

Dana White on FBI Gambling Ring, White House Fight, & Francis Ngannou Beef Explained

This YouTube video features Dana White, president of the UFC, discussing a range of topics. These include an alleged FBI gambling ring, a potential White House fight, and his strained relationship with Francis Ngannou.

youtube.com·1 source·6d
Front Office Sports
SPORTS

Proton Mail Helped FBI Unmask Anonymous ‘Stop Cop City’ Protester

Privacy-focused email provider Proton Mail provided payment data connected to a 'Stop Cop City' email account to the Swiss government, who then passed it onto the FBI. This information was used to help unmask an anonymous protester involved in the movement against the controversial Atlanta public safety training center.

404media.co·1 source·6d
Hacker News
BUSINESS

Justice Department releases names of 3 people the FBI once called Jeffrey Epstein 'co-conspirators'

The Justice Department has released the names of three individuals previously identified by the FBI as co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein. The release follows complaints from lawmakers about the withholding of these names, which were unsealed in court documents.

nbcnews.com·1 source·Mar 4
Nieman Lab
CULTURE

Kash Patel’s latest firings ousted agents with expertise in Iran

The FBI director reportedly dismantled a specialized, global counterintelligence unit with expertise in Iran. This occurred just before Operation Epic Fury, although the link between the two isn't directly explained.

ms.now·1 source·Mar 3
Defector
BUSINESS

FBI investigates X over nude images generated by Grok

The FBI is investigating X (formerly Twitter) after its Grok AI platform generated nude images, according to a report from 404 Media in collaboration with Court Watch. The AI was also reportedly used to create professional complaints.

socialmediatoday.com·1 source·Feb 27
ICYMI
AI

Elizebeth Smith Friedman

The Wikipedia article profiles Elizebeth Smith Friedman, an American codebreaker and cryptanalyst who played a significant role in both World Wars and during Prohibition. She helped to decipher enemy codes, disrupt smuggling operations, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of American cryptology.

en.wikipedia.org·1 source·Feb 26
Kottke.org
CULTURE

FBI Got Grok to Hand Over Prompts Used to Create Nonconsensual Porn

The FBI subpoenaed X (formerly Twitter) to obtain prompts used to generate nonconsensual sexual images of a woman. The prompts were used to create over 200 videos using an AI image generator.

404media.co·1 source·Feb 25
Techmeme
AI

Kash Patel once called for ending FBI director's government jet use. Now he won't reveal if he's a frequent flyer.

Kash Patel, who previously advocated against the FBI director's use of government jets for travel, is now declining to disclose whether he frequently utilizes such jets himself. FBI directors typically use government aircraft, but are encouraged to limit personal use.

cbsnews.com·1 source·Feb 23
Front Office Sports
BUSINESS

Welch Slams FBI Director Patel for Misuse of FBI Jet, Wasting Taxpayer Dollars: “We didn’t make it mandatory that you go to UFC games with Mel Gibson.”

Senator Welch criticized FBI Director Patel for allegedly misusing an FBI jet and wasting taxpayer money. Welch specifically called out Patel for attending UFC games with Mel Gibson, implying the trips were unnecessary and frivolous.

welch.senate.gov·1 source·Feb 23
Front Office Sports
BUSINESS

‘That’s just Kash’: Trump’s FBI nominee won’t give up men’s league hockey if confirmed

Kash Patel, nominated by Donald Trump for a role at the FBI, intends to continue playing men's league hockey if confirmed. Patel has a history of involvement in controversial issues and is known for his commitment to his beliefs.

denvergazette.com·1 source·Feb 23
Front Office Sports
SPORTS

Kash Patel heads to Milan for the Olympics

Kash Patel traveled to Milan for the Olympics on an FBI jet. Sources told MS NOW that the FBI director plans to watch the U.S. men’s hockey team compete for a gold medal.

ms.now·1 source·Feb 23
Front Office Sports
SPORTS

Age Verification

The URL provided leads to an age verification page hosted by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Upon successful age verification, users are redirected to a PDF document located on the DOJ's website.

justice.gov·1 source·Feb 16
AV Club
BUSINESS

January 6 United States Capitol attack

The January 6 United States Capitol attack was a riot and violent attack against the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021. It was carried out by a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump in an attempt to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.

en.wikipedia.org·1 source·Feb 15
Nieman Lab
CULTURE

Project 2025 laid the groundwork for Wednesday’s raid on a Washington Post reporter’s home

The Nieman Journalism Lab reports that Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda, laid the groundwork for the FBI's raid on a Washington Post reporter's home. The raid occurred on Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

niemanlab.org·1 source·Feb 15
Nieman Lab
BUSINESS

Kash Patel scrambled government jet to watch girlfriend sing at wrestling bout, report says

Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, is accused of misusing a government jet to travel to Florida to watch his girlfriend sing at a wrestling event. Lawmakers have criticized Patel for excessive use of government planes, although the FBI director is mandated to use them for travel.

independent.co.uk·1 source·Feb 15
AV Club
CULTURE