FBI reportedly declares 'cyber security incident' after hackers steal agents' personal data

Breach at FBI Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees

“The theft by a criminal hacking group of reams of sensitive personal data involving potentially tens of thousands of former and current FBI employees is emerging as one of the worst breaches of sensitive government information, leaving the bureau rushing to protect its personnel as a deadline looms,” the New York Times reports. “Nearly a […]

FBI reportedly declares 'cyber security incident' after hackers steal agents' personal data

The bureau has not yet publicly confirmed a breach, but has told its agents that their personal information and Social Security numbers were exposed.

ShinyHunters trades financial extortion for a reckless war of ego with the FBI | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

Threat hunters and researchers are alarmed by what they’ve seen in data ShinyHunters claims it stole from the FBI. Limited samples of the stolen data contain FBI agents’ personal contact information, details on family members, office and duty assignments and, in some cases, information on agency personnel specialties, multiple sources said. “I am gravely concerned […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!

FBI reportedly declares ‘cyber security incident’ after hackers steal agents’ personal data

The bureau has not yet publicly confirmed a breach, but has told its agents that their personal information and Social Security numbers were exposed. Read more →