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Hackers claim breach of FBI employee data; agency confirms investigation

The FBI's job application website is down after hackers alleged access to sensitive information on nearly all agents and applicants.

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What to know

  • Hackers claim to have accessed "very sensitive data" on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants.
  • The FBI confirmed Wednesday it is investigating the claim.
  • The agency's job application website is offline pending the investigation.

“Hackers say they've accessed 'very sensitive data' on nearly all FBI agents and applicants”

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    FBI confirms investigation into breach claim

    The FBI confirmed it is investigating the hackers' claim. The agency's job application website was taken offline as of Wednesday afternoon.

  2. background

    Hackers claim access to FBI employee and applicant data — Hackers claim they have accessed "very sensitive data" on nearly all FBI agents and applicants. The specific nature and scope of the breach are not detailed in available reports.

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