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Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability

Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability

The Justice Department has a long history of investigating and prosecuting hackers who break into a private company’s network

ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees

ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees

By Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The digital extortion group known as "ShinyHunters" said on Tuesday that it had breached the Federal Bureau of Investigation and stolen data on a huge number of current and former FBI employees.

Exclusive-Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees’ intelligence roles

Exclusive-Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees’ intelligence roles

By Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about scores of bureau officials’ job assignments, including sensitive work against Chinese spies, Russian intelligence, drug cartels, and more, Reuters

FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website

FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website

The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website

FBI investigates apparent breach of its jobs website. Hackers claim to have sensitive employee data

FBI investigates apparent breach of its jobs website. Hackers claim to have sensitive employee data

The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website

ShinyHunters Hacking Group Claims Breach of FBI Databases, Holds Employee Data

ShinyHunters Hacking Group Claims Breach of FBI Databases, Holds Employee Data

The high-profile hacking group ShinyHunters, previously known for demanding a ransom from GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games, has claimed to have breached the internal databases of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A representative for ShinyHunters told 404 Media that the group now possesses data on 'all' FBI employees and applicants. A sample provided to 404 Media reportedly contained personal data for 5,000 FBI employees, including addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and in some cases, details about their spouses. Reuters was also shown a data sample and was able to partially verify the leaked information. The FBI's jobs website, FBIjobs.gov, was also defaced as part of the hack, displaying a message claiming seizure by ShinyHunters. An FBI spokesperson confirmed awareness of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov and stated that an investigation is underway.

FBI Investigates Hacking Group's Claim of Massive Breach of Agent Information

FBI Investigates Hacking Group's Claim of Massive Breach of Agent Information

The FBI is currently investigating claims made by the cyber-extortion group ShinyHunters, which alleges it hacked into the FBIjobs.gov portal and stole a significant amount of sensitive data, including personal information of individual agents. ShinyHunters, known for stealing data and threatening to publish it if not paid, stated the alleged hack was in retaliation for a public service announcement the FBI issued about the group in May. The group claims to have accessed other agency programs and stolen between 2 and 3 terabytes of files, though NBC News has not independently verified the full extent of these claims. The FBIjobs.gov site is currently inaccessible. An FBI spokesperson confirmed awareness of the claims and stated an active investigation is underway to determine the point of breach and mitigate risks.

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website

By Renju Jose and Chris Thomas SYDNEY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.

ShinyHunters Claims FBI Hack, Demands Retraction of Threat Report

ShinyHunters Claims FBI Hack, Demands Retraction of Threat Report

The cybercrime and extortion group ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBI systems, accessing sensitive information from Criminal Justice, HR, and Medlink services. The group asserts it now possesses data on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants. As proof, ShinyHunters defaced a subdomain on the FBI's jobs website, fbijobs.gov, with the message 'This site has been seized by ShinyHunters.' The targeted domain is currently offline for maintenance. ShinyHunters issued a statement responding to an FBI FLASH report from May, which they claim contained false allegations against their group. They demand the FBI retract or correct this report within one week. The group specifically disputes claims of exaggerating access to pressure victims, using harassment tactics like swatting or threatening victims' families, and falsely claiming to possess compromising photos or videos. ShinyHunters insists its threats are genuine, denies swatting or contacting families, and rejects the label of 'extortionists.' They also ...

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Microsoft on Tuesday said it will give the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency direct, on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware as part of a new research center the company opened in Maryland alongside the University of

Binance faces US scrutiny over possible Iran sanctions violations, source says

Binance faces US scrutiny over possible Iran sanctions violations, source says

Sept 22 (Reuters) - US prosecutors are investigating Binance in connection to US sanctions on Iran and trading activity on its platform, a source with knowledge of the matter said.

Trump ramps up noncitizen voting prosecutions ahead of midterms

Trump ramps up noncitizen voting prosecutions ahead of midterms

By Andrew Goudsward and Tom Hals WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s administration is ramping up criminal prosecutions of noncitizens accused of voting in US elections as he presses claims of widespread election fraud ahead of the November midterms.