FBI Investigates Breach of Jobs Website as Hackers Claim ‘Very Sensitive Data’ Stolen
FBIjobs.gov offline on Wednesday as ShinyHunters group claims to have accessed records of agents and applicants
TL;DR
- The FBI is investigating an alleged breach of its jobs website, FBIjobs.gov.
- A hacking group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, stating they accessed sensitive data on FBI agents and job applicants.
- FBIjobs.gov was taken offline as the investigation is underway.
- ShinyHunters demanded the FBI remove a public service announcement that characterized them as cybercriminals.
- The FBI previously described ShinyHunters as 'threat actors' who use claims of access to sensitive data for extortion.
- The FBI has been a target for hackers in the past, with a recent investigation into suspicious activities on an internal system and a separate incident involving an account of FBI director Kash Patel.