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ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of FBI, stealing data on agents and applicants

FBI confirms it is investigating theft of 'very sensitive data'

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The FBI formally said Wednesday it is investigating the criminal hacking group's claims that it stole 'very sensitive data' belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and compromised the bureau's jobs website; the story was picked up by AP, PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera, the Guardian and others.

FBI confirms it is investigating theft of 'very sensitive data'
404media.co

“very sensitive data”

FBI (describing hackers' claims)

ShinyHunters Hacking group behind the claimed breachFBI Targeted agencyKash PatelKash Patel FBI DirectorJoseph Cox / 404 Media Reporters who first obtained hacker sample data

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 6 outlets FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen employee data, compromised jobs website

    first by PBS NewsHour, 5h ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Federal News Network, KSTP-TV, Boston Globe, Hindustan Times

    1 more headline
  2. 1 outlet News Wrap: FBI investigating hacking group's claim it breached jobs website

    first by PBS NewsHour, 4h ago

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