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Cybercrime group ShinyHunters says it penetrated systems linked to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and obtained a large cache of data belonging to current and former FBI personnel and job applicants.
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Purported sample of about 5,000 records found information identifying FBI personnel and their assignments, including work involving Chinese espionage, Russian intelligence, drug cartels and counterespionage.
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FBI “fitness-for-work” medical records containing blood and urine test results, doctors’ notes and references to allergies and other medical conditions were among the exposed material.
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The FBI has said it is investigating the claim by the cybercriminal group alleging compromise of FBIJobs.gov and an alleged impact on employees’ personally identifiable information.
September 25, (THEWILL) – The security scare surrounding the US Federal Bureau of Investigation has deepened after cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed it stole a trove of sensitive information on FBI personnel, including personal details, professional assignments and purported medical records.
ShinyHunters reportedly claimed that the stolen information includes names, addresses, telephone numbers, employment details and other personal information concerning current and former FBI personnel.
The hackers have also claimed access to systems associated with recruitment, employee background checks and medical information.
According to Reuters, a purported sample of about 5,000 records allegedly taken by the hackers, contains personal information as well as details of FBI officials’ work assignments.
Some of the records relate to personnel involved in operations concerning Chinese spies, Russian intelligence and drug-trafficking organisations.
Other entries reportedly identify assignments involving intelligence, surveillance, security and counterespionage.
Samples reportedly presented as FBI employee “fitness-for-work” examinations contain medical test results, doctors’ notes and references to conditions including allergies.
Other purported records reportedly combine employees’ names and addresses with details concerning their health.
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While the group claimed that the alleged attack was motivated by a dispute with the FBI rather than a straightforward ransom demand, it has objected to an FBI warning about its activities and has demanded that the bureau retract or amend its description of the group.
It has also threatened to release additional information if its demands are not met.
Meanwhile, a statement by the bureau said it was aware of a cybercriminal group claiming a compromise of FBIJobs.gov and an alleged impact on employees’ personally identifiable information.
“While the point of breach is still undetermined — whether a third-party or the FBI’s enterprise — we are actively and aggressively investigating this matter,” the bureau said, adding that it was working closely with third-party providers supporting the jobs portal to mitigate potential risks.
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