New FBI cyber strategy seeks faster action against hackers, larger industry role
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
September 9, 2026 11:25 AM ET
The bureau wants more frequent disruption operations and quicker warnings to victims as the Justice Department works through rules for expanded private sector participation in hacking cybercrime groups.
The FBI is seeking more frequent operations against hackers and a larger role for private companies under a new cyber strategy released Wednesday, with the bureau’s cyber chief saying teams are aiming to act more quickly to disrupt attacks and warn victims.
The strategy directs the bureau’s 56 field offices and overseas cyber personnel to coordinate investigations, help compromised organizations and expand partnerships with government agencies, foreign authorities and industry. It also calls for wider use of artificial intelligence tools that could cut the time needed to alert organizations about threats.
FBI cyber chief Brett Leatherman told reporters...
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