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ShinyHunters Claims Massive Data Breach of FBI Personnel Records

The FBI is currently investigating a significant breach of its jobs website following claims by the hacking group ShinyHunters that they have stolen sensitive personnel data, including records of agents and job applicants. Reports suggest that the hackers may possess up to 2-3TB of information related to thousands of FBI employees. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on whether sensitive details have been compromised, including personal and assignment information of personnel. ShinyHunters asserts that their hack is not financially motivated but is calling for a retraction of a threat report made by the FBI. This incident has raised concerns regarding the security of federal employee data and the potential impact on national security.
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