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What happened
The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website after a criminal hacking group claimed to have accessed sensitive data. The group allegedly involved stated the attack was not financially motivated. The FBIjobs.gov website was taken offline following the incident.
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that the FBI is investigating an apparent cyber breach of its jobs website after hackers claimed to have stolen sensitive data.
Left-leaning outlets like NBC News and The Guardian emphasize the specific group involved, ShinyHunters, and the potential scope of compromised agent and applicant records. Center outlets like BBC News and PBS NewsHour highlight the specific details claimed by the hackers, such as badge numbers and personal details. Right-leaning outlets like Fox News and One America News Network focus on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the breach source and the specific categories of employee data allegedly compromised.
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News Wrap: FBI investigating hacking group's claim it breached jobs website
In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI says it's investigating a claim by a criminal hacking group that it stole "very sensitive data" from the bureau's job website, Hurricane Polo off Mexico's western coast has strengthened into one of the most powerful storms in decades and a federal court temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver…
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Source context: The FBI said it was investigating after a hacker group said they broke into a database and stole sensitive information regarding the bureau's agents. The group allegedly responsible said the attack was not financially motivated.
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FBIjobs.gov offline on Wednesday as ShinyHunters group claims to have accessed records of agents and applicantsThe 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…
The FBI said it was investigating after a hacker group said they broke into a database and stole sensitive information regarding the bureau's agents. The group allegedly responsible said the attack was not financially motivated.
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI says it's investigating a claim by a criminal hacking group that it stole "very sensitive data" from the bureau's job website, Hurricane Polo off Mexico's western coast has strengthened into one of the most powerful storms in decades and a federal court temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan delivery driver…
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.
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ShinyHunters claims it stole FBI employees' names, addresses and Social Security numbers in a cyber attack targeting the FBIJobs.gov portal. An expert weighs in.
The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website after hackers claimed access to sensitive data on agents and applicants.
