FBI investigates breach of jobs website as hackers claim ‘very sensitive data’ stolen
FBIjobs.gov offline on Wednesday as ShinyHunters group claims to have accessed records of agents and applicants The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website as a criminal hacking group claimed to have accessed “very sensitive data” on nearly all agents and job applicants. “The FBI is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov and is currently…
The FBI is currently investigating an alleged breach of its jobs website, FBIjobs.gov, following a claim by a hacking group. The website, which serves as the primary portal for applicants to learn about the FBI and initiate the application process, was offline on Wednesday. ShinyHunters, a hacking group, reportedly accessed "very sensitive data" on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants.
The hacking group, which claimed responsibility for the breach, addressed FBI director Kash Patel and the assistant director in charge of the FBI's cyber division. In its message, ShinyHunters demanded the FBI remove certain claims made in a May public service announcement, stating they were "offended" by the characterization of the group as a "cyber criminal group specializing in large-scale data breaches and extortion." The FBI is aware of the claims but has not confirmed the breach or provided further details.
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