'We hacked the FBI:' Hackers say they have data on all FBI employees(404media.co)
790 points by spenvo 21 days ago | 598 comments
tl;dr: Hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBI-related services and stolen data on all FBI employees and applicants, including names, home addresses, phone numbers, and spouse information. If genuine, the breach carries significant national security implications, potentially exposing agents to harassment from criminals or exploitation by foreign intelligence agencies. Members of ShinyHunters' broader ecosystem have previously used similar stolen data to track and intimidate FBI agents investigating them.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Large databases inevitably get breached; assume all personal data is already compromised by state actors
  • ↑Mocks the FBI's security failures, blaming staffing decisions or incompetence
  • ↑Data minimization and analog storage are the only true security; digital laggards may be inadvertently safer
  • ~Uses humor/sarcasm to downplay the breach's shock value, noting it's just typical enterprise software (PeopleSoft) being exploited
  • ↑Praises 404 Media over mainstream outlets for breaking this story