Hackers claim FBI medical data theft

An alleged hack of FBI personnel files includes extremely sensitive medical data for thousands of special agents, with blood and urine test results among stolen records, according to BBC News.

“extremely sensitive medical data for thousands of its special agents”

ShinyHunters shared sample with journalists

A BBC News reporter said he saw samples of stolen fitness for work medical examinations after hackers reached out. ShinyHunters shared a list of five thousand alleged FBI officials with four zero four Media on Tuesday.

FBI warns of ShinyHunters tactics

The FBI issued a public service announcement alert in May describing ShinyHunters as a cyber criminal group specializing in large scale data breaches and extortion. The group commonly uses harassment strategies including threatening text messages and phone calls.

Motive may not be financial gain

Four zero four Media co founder Joseph Cox told ABC News that ShinyHunters provided a sizable sample to journalists but has not publicly released the data. Cox said the group may want the FBI to correct claims the agency made about them.

FBI launches active investigation

The FBI said it is aware of the alleged compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and is actively and aggressively investigating. The point of breach remains undetermined, whether from a third party or the FBI's own enterprise systems.

“actively and aggressively investigating this matter”

FBI assesses scope of compromise

Since two thousand seventeen, FBIJobs.gov has been the primary place for job seekers to apply for FBI agent and support positions. The FBI is continuing to assess the extent of the breach and what information may have been compromised.