FBI Investigates Alleged Breach of Its Jobs Website
The FBI says it is investigating claims that a hacking group accessed sensitive data through FBIjobs.gov, which remained offline on Wednesday.
The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website after a hacking group calling itself ShinyHunters claimed to have accessed sensitive data belonging to agents and job applicants, according to The Guardian.
The bureau confirmed the investigation in a statement, saying it was "aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov" and was looking into the matter. The website, which serves as the main portal for prospective FBI employees to learn about the agency and begin the application process, remained offline on Wednesday morning.
Claims of Sensitive Data Access
The hacking group claimed to have accessed what it described as "very sensitive data" covering nearly all agents and job applicants, according to the report. The report did not independently verify the scope or authenticity of the claimed breach, and the FBI's statement did not confirm what, if any, data was compromised.
The report did not specify when the alleged breach occurred, how it was discovered, or what steps the FBI is taking beyond the stated investigation. It also did not detail the history or track record of the ShinyHunters group referenced in the claims.
Further details on the investigation's findings were not immediately available.
Sources
- FBI investigates breach of jobs website as hackers claim ‘very sensitive data’ stolen — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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