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FBI investigates breach of jobs website as hackers claim ‘very sensitive data’ stolen
theguardian.com • • general
Key Points:
- The FBI is investigating a potential breach of its jobs website, FBIjobs.gov, after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have accessed sensitive data on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants.
- The website remains offline as the FBI looks into the unauthorized activity, but the bureau has not yet confirmed the validity of the hacking group's claims.
- ShinyHunters demanded the FBI retract a May public service announcement labeling them as a cybercriminal group involved in data breaches and extortion, stating they were offended by the characterization.
- The FBI has previously been targeted by hackers, including a March incident involving suspicious activity on an internal system and a pro-Iranian group posting personal information of FBI director Kash Patel.
- The FBI has declined further comment on the current investigation, and attempts to contact ShinyHunters have not been successful.
