FBI says source of its jobs portal breach still unknown as hackers allege employee data compromised
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.
TL;DR
- The FBI is investigating a claimed breach of its jobs website, FBIJobs.gov, by the hacking group ShinyHunters.
- The hacking group claims to have obtained personal information of FBI employees and applicants.
- The FBI is working to determine the source of the breach, whether internal or from a third-party provider.
- There is currently no indication that classified systems were compromised.
- Stolen personal and assignment information could present security and counterintelligence risks.