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View Online   Technology Technology    The Big Story  FBI says cyber incident at  New York office 'contained' The bureau said Friday it was investigating a recent cyberattack targeting the computer network at one of its field offices. © AP The FBI is investigating a malicious cyber incident that targeted the bureau's computer network in its New York office, CNN first reported.    According to sources cited by the outlet, the attack involved a computer system used in investigations of images of child exploitation.   The bureau said Friday the incident has since been contained but did not provide information on who could be behind the hack.   "The FBI is aware of the incident and is working to gain additional information," the bureau said in a statement to The Hill. "This is an isolated incident that has been contained. As this is an ongoing investigation, the FBI does not have further comment to provide at this time." Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter, we're Rebecca Klar and Ines Kagubare — tracking the latest moves from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will be impacting the tech sector now and in the future: Five times Microsoft's new Bing chatbot made us question AI's future   "Emotionally manipulative." "Unhinged." 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The ads featuring politician and convicted fraudster Ilan … Full Story What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Jeffries visits border one day after McCarthy House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) visited the border city of Laredo, Texas, on Friday, one day after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) … Read more Biden needles DeSantis for floating elimination of AP classes President Biden on Friday swiped at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over recent comments in which the governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate … Read more What Others are Reading  Opinions related to tech submitted to The Hill: Congress should focus on protecting teens from real harms, not targeted ads One More Thing  In case you missed it, watch The Hill's full "Future of Tech Series" event on ChatGPT here. You're all caught up. See you next week!  Check out The Hill's Technology page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? 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