Hacked FBI data includes details of staffers’ intelligence assignments
A 5,000-line spreadsheet includes personally identifying information, emergency contact details and assignments to specific offices and units.
WASHINGTON - Alleged cyber theft by the ShinyHunters group has exposed sensitive FBI personnel data, according to a 5,000-line spreadsheet. The hackers claim this represents a fraction of their 2-3 terabyte stolen data. The stolen information encompasses names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, and emergency contacts of numerous FBI employees.
Additionally, it provides specifics on assignments to various field offices and units involved in critical intelligence, security, or counterespionage tasks.
The FBI has acknowledged being aware of "a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged impact to FBI employee personally identifiable information." The bureau's spokesperson stated that the breach's cause remains undetermined, but emphasized that they are "actively and aggressively investigating the matter."
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