FBI investigates jobs website breach as hackers claim 'very sensitive data' stolen

The FBI is investigating a breach of its jobs website after ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen sensitive data on nearly all agents and applicants.

• The FBI confirmed it is investigating unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov, which remained offline Wednesday.
• ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, saying it had compromised "very sensitive data" on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants.
• The group demanded the FBI correct a May announcement branding it a cyber criminal organization, giving the bureau one week.
• A Reuters audit matched social security numbers in the released sample against existing records in at least 10 cases, including FBI Director Kash Patel.
• ShinyHunters claimed the stolen data includes addresses, phone numbers, family details, and some medical information.