FBI Investigates Alleged Hacking of Jobs Website
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The FBI is investigating an alleged breach of its jobs website, FBIjobs.gov, following claims by a hacking group named ShinyHunters that it accessed sensitive data on FBI agents and job applicants. According to The Guardian, the website was offline on Wednesday as the FBI confirmed it is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting the site and is currently investigating. ShinyHunters reportedly claimed to have stolen 'very sensitive data' on nearly all agents and job applicants, raising concerns about potential counterintelligence threats, as noted by TechCrunch. ABC News also reported that the FBI is looking into the breach of its jobs website, with hackers asserting they have sensitive employee data. The FBI has not confirmed the extent of the breach or the authenticity of the data claimed to have been stolen. The website, which serves as the main portal for prospective employees to apply for FBI positions, remained offline on Wednesday morning.
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