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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Terence Repelente

'Management Is Lost': Kash Patel's FBI Reels From Massive Hack Exposing Agents' Home Addresses, Sensitive Jobs

The FBI has declared a major cybersecurity incident following a massive data breach claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters (Credit: US Congress/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

The FBI is scrambling to contain one of its most serious data breaches in years after hackers allegedly stole data that exposed employees' home addresses and details of sensitive intelligence assignments, prompting frustration from personnel who say they lack clear guidance.

About a week after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached systems connected to FBIJobs.gov, the bureau is still determining the full extent of the compromise and exactly how attackers gained access.

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