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FBI investigates ShinyHunters claim of breach involving thousands of employees
The FBI said it is investigating a breach involving “very sensitive” data. The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to possess detailed information on thousands of FBI employees.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating reports of a breach involving “very sensitive” data. The possible incident was publicized by the hacking group ShinyHunters.
The group claims to hold detailed information on thousands of FBI employees. The bureau has not confirmed the content or scale of the claim.
The investigation is ongoing, and it has not been established which information may have been compromised or whether ShinyHunters actually accessed it.
What we know
- The FBI is investigating a possible breach involving “very sensitive” data.
- ShinyHunters claims to have detailed information on thousands of bureau employees.
- The FBI has not confirmed the group’s claim or the scale of the alleged breach.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that the FBI is investigating a possible breach involving very sensitive data.
- Reporting from Al Jazeera English is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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