FBI Declares Breach of Surveillance Networks a 'Major Incident', Initiates Cybersecurity Enhancements
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a recent breach of its networks, used for managing wiretaps and other surveillance activities, as a 'major incident'. This classification underscores the severity of the intrusion, which has led the agency to initiate a criminal investigation and enhance its cybersecurity measures. The breach, first detected on February 17, involved networks containing sensitive law enforcement data, including electronic surveillance information and personal identification details of investigation subjects. The Justice Department, in a notice to Congress, confirmed the breach's status as a 'major incident' under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, which mandates security measures for government computer systems. The FBI and Justice Department are conducting forensic examinations and other remedial actions to address the breach. 
