Inside the FBI Podcast: Introducing Ahead of the Threat, Season Two

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On this special installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll let you know what to expect from the newest season of the FBI Cyber Division’s podcast, Ahead of the Threat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit https://www.fbi.gov/podcasts.

Visit https://www.fbi.gov/aheadofthethreat to learn more about the show, listen to archival episodes, and learn how to find the series on your favorite podcast platform.

You can also check out https://www.fbi.gov/cyber to learn more about the FBI’s Cyber Strategy and our commitment to cross-sector cyber collaboration.

Finally, we recommend visiting https://www.fbi.gov/fieldoffices to find the nearest FBI field office to your organization and starting a working relationship with their cyber squad today.
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Inside the FBI Podcast: Operation Restore Justice

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the results of Operation Restore Justice—a first-of-its-kind effort—and its significance in our long-term fight to protect children from the threat of violent crime.

This episode was part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit https://www.fbi.gov/podcasts.

You can visit https://www.fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about how the FBI investigates violent crime against children, and the various initiatives, tools, and partnerships that the Bureau uses in the fight to protect kids from this threat.

If you suspect that a child is being abused, contact your state and local law enforcement agencies, followed by the FBI at the local field office level. You can visit https://www.fbi.gov/fieldoffices to locate your nearest FBI field office and view their contact information. You can also contact the FBI online at https://tips.fbi.gov.

Finally, you can visit https://www.fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau’s efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.
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Inside the FBI Podcast: Crisis Response Canine Hangs Up His Harness

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On this installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’re revisiting an archival episode to learn how Gio and his crisis response canine colleagues provide vital support to the Bureau’s mission. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit https://www.fbi.gov/podcasts.

You can also visit https://www.fbi.gov/gio to learn more about his storied career and impact on the Bureau’s crisis response canine program.

Finally, you can visit https://www.fbi.gov/victims to learn more about the FBI Victim Services Division’s commitment to informing, supporting, and assisting victims as they navigate the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.
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Operation Winter SHIELD: FBI Philadelphia on Protecting the Transportation and Logistics Sector

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As part of the FBI’s cyber resilience campaign, Operation Winter Shield, each week FBI Philadelphia is highlighting a different industry and practical steps organizations can take to strengthen cybersecurity and protect the systems our communities depend on. The transportation and logistics sector keeps goods moving across our region and keeps supply chains running. Strong cybersecurity helps ensure these systems operate safely and without disruption.
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Operation Targets Violent Street Gang in Minneapolis

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FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Rick Evanchec discusses crucial partnerships among federal and local agencies on the heels of a Feb. 25, 2026 operation targeting members and associates of the violent street gang and drug trafficking organization, Family Mob.

More at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/five-members-and-associates-family-mob-street-gang-federally-charged
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It’s Not a Joke: School Threats Carry Real Consequences

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Threatening violence at a school is far from a joke. It is a serious action that carries real consequences. Help keep our communities safe. If you see a threat posted on social media, call 911or contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. You may also submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov.
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Ahead of the Threat Podcast: Season 2, Episode 2 — John Hammond

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Search no further for an engaging, practical conversation from two cybersecurity experts! Diving into the FBI’s Operation Winter SHIELD initiative, John Hammond, the principal security researcher at Huntress, (who also has a YouTube channel with 2.1+ million subscribers) joins host Brett Leatherman for a wide-ranging discussion on hacking trends, how not every user in your organization needs full rights access, and that a basic inventory of IT equipment can be the most important cybersecurity step you take! Starting the show, Brett is joined by Michael Machtinger, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for the Cyber Intelligence Branch. After learning how the branch supports the Bureau’s cyber mission, the two discuss “slave” hackers from North Korea, CISA’s latest recommendation for end-of-life devices, and how hackers use remote proxy servers to attack within the U.S.
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Trailer: Run. Hide. Fight. – Open Spaces

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Three tactics you can use to keep yourself and others safe during an active shooter attack—run, hide, and fight. Learn more at: fbi.gov/survive.
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Operation Winter SHIELD: FBI Philadelphia Safeguards the Energy Sector

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As part of Operation Winter Shield, each week FBI Philadelphia is highlighting a different industry critical to our community and the simple steps organizations can take to strengthen cybersecurity and protect the systems we all rely on. This week, we are focusing on the energy sector – the systems that power our homes, our businesses, our hospitals, and our schools every single day. Because these services are so essential to daily life, protecting the energy sector from cyber threats is a public safety priority.
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Ahead of the Threat Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1 — John Hultquist

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In the first full episode for Season 2, host Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, welcomes the self-described cyberthreat hunter John Hultquist, the chief analyst of the Google Threat Intelligence Group.

In their conversation, John highlights that not being hacked is unrealistic. Creating resilience, especially in how fast you can get back online following an attack, is the best mitigation approach. AI is also discussed, with John citing how since hackers use it to infiltrate systems, organizations must use AI in any countermeasure. Brett also announces Operation Winter SHIELD, the FBI’s first-of-its-kind campaign to highlight the 10 most common ways the FBI sees companies get victimized by cyberattacks. Learn more at https://www.fbi.gov/wintershield.

The news segment also returns in Season 2, with Brett joined by special guest Kristin Grimes, an FBI unit chief in the Cyber Law Unit, discussing the effects of CISA 2015’s (maybe) reauthorization, edge device exploitation, and the White House’s executive order on AI. Joint Advisories: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-uk-ncsc-fbi-unveil-principles-combat-cyber-risks-ot
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