FBI Investigating Hackers' Claim They Stole Data on All Agency Staff
The alleged hackers say they possess names, roles, badge numbers and personal details of FBI employees, according to the BBC.
The FBI is investigating a claim by hackers that they stole data covering all of the agency's staff, the BBC reported.
According to the report, the hackers claim to possess each agent's name, role and badge number, along with personal details including home addresses, phone numbers and information about spouses.
The BBC report did not specify how the alleged breach occurred, when it is said to have taken place, or which group is claiming responsibility.
The report did not state whether the FBI has confirmed the scale or authenticity of the claimed data theft.
Data breaches targeting law enforcement and government agencies have become a recurring concern in recent years, with stolen personal information sometimes used for harassment or further targeted attacks against officials; it was not stated whether such risks apply in this case.
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