'We hacked the FBI:' Hackers say they have data on all FBI employees
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Hackers claim to have breached the FBI, stealing data on all employees and applicants.
The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached multiple FBI-related services and stolen personal data on all FBI employees and applicants, including names, home addresses, phone numbers, and spouse information. 404 Media verified a sample of 5,000 alleged agents. The breach could have massive national security and counterintelligence implications, potentially endangering agents and aiding foreign intelligence or criminals. The group previously leaked data from other major breaches.
What commenters are saying
Commenters express alarm, calling this a major attack on the US, with many noting potential dangers to undercover agents and investigations. Some are skeptical of the breach's scope. A recurring theme is criticism of FBI reliance on third-party software like Oracle's PeopleSoft and broader incompetence, with some linking it to recent staffing cuts. Others point to the 2015 OPM hack as precedent and discuss mitigations like honeypots and data compression to avoid detection during exfiltration.