Stolen FBI data reveals employees’ roles in intelligence and surveillance
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
September 23, 2026 11:33 PM ET
Exposed analysts work on areas including China, Russia and electronic surveillance. ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach this week. The FBI said it’s investigating.
Data stolen in a major hacking group’s alleged intrusion into FBI systems is believed to contain personal information on hundreds of FBI intelligence analysts and other employees involved in clandestine intelligence-gathering and surveillance, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The analysts focus on myriad subject areas like Russia, China, Hezbollah and cartel-related intelligence, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the exposures are sensitive. The employees’ roles only offer a small picture of their duties, but may still help outsiders identify people working in sensitive parts of the bureau.
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach Monday, threatening...
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