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FBI reportedly declares ‘cyber security incident’ after hackers steal agents’ personal data

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FBI reportedly declares ‘cyber security incident’ after hackers steal agents’ personal data

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has informed agents that their personal information and Social Security numbers were exposed in what the bureau internally designated a cyber security incident. The FBI has not made a public confirmation of the breach as of this report.

Why it matters: FBI employees and contractors face identity theft risk; agencies handling law enforcement data need to assess whether attacker access to federal personnel records compromises operational security or investigative activities.

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