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    FBI agents fearful and angry after major data breach▼Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity4 h ago

    The FBI is dealing with the fallout of a data breach that has exposed information linked to its agents. Reports describe staff inside the bureau as fearful and angry, with the leak being called dangerous because of the potential risks to personnel and ongoing investigations. The incident has raised fresh questions about how the agency protects sensitive data.

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    Former CIA analyst warns terrorists could use NYC manholes▼Terrorists using NYC manholes ‘a matter of when’: Tracy Walder✉newsWarTerrorism47 min ago

    Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, told NewsNation that terrorists accessing New York City's manhole and subway infrastructure is 'a matter of when, not if'. She argued the city's vast underground network remains vulnerable to infiltration and called for stronger monitoring of subterranean access points as counterterrorism officials weigh the risk.

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    Past FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins's Maine campaign▼A past FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins’s campaign message in Maine✉newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    A previously undisclosed FBI inquiry involving Susan Collins is complicating her Senate campaign message in Maine, according to the Washington Post. The revelation hands her opponents fresh material as she seeks to defend her record in a competitive race, and it is drawing scrutiny from voters and commentators about her judgment and transparency.

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    Apple vs FBI: the 2016 iPhone fight still resonates●In 2016, a locked iPhone 5C sparked a massive showdown between Apple and the FBI. When the US government demanded AppleMmastodonTechnologyMobile2528 min ago

    In 2016, a locked iPhone 5C belonging to a San Bernardino attacker triggered a major confrontation between Apple and the FBI. The US government demanded Apple create a modified, compromised iOS update to bypass encryption, and the company refused. The standoff ignited a national debate over where individual privacy ends and public safety begins, a question that still shapes policy discussions today.

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    FBI agents fear exposure after alleged ShinyHunters data breach▼FBI data breach is getting personal: Why ShinyHunters’ alleged hack has agents fearing stolen home address✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity32 min ago

    The FBI is dealing with a data breach attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, and the fallout is personal: agents worry the stolen data includes their home addresses, raising safety concerns for law enforcement personnel and their families. The incident highlights growing risks when sensitive government employee information ends up in criminal hands.

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    ShinyHunters claims it hacked the FBI●ShinyHunters claims FBI hack: 'This is NOT financially motivated'YhnBusinessFinance2243 min ago

    The hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stating the operation was 'not financially motivated'. The claim, reported by The Register, suggests the group behind numerous high-profile data breaches may have targeted the US law enforcement agency for ideological or reputational reasons rather than money. Security observers are discussing the credibility of the claim and what it would mean if a bureau systems compromise were confirmed.

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    ShinyHunters claims responsibility for FBI hack▼What drives ShinyHunters, the group that claimed responsibility for hacking the FBI?✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity32 min ago

    The hacker group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for breaching the FBI, prompting coverage of who is behind the collective and what motivates them. Reporting focuses on the group's track record of high-profile data thefts and extortion, and on what the claimed intrusion into a US law enforcement agency signals about its ambitions and capabilities.

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    Man admits impersonating FBI agent at Virginia polling place▼Man pleads guilty to impersonating FBI agent at Falls Church polling site✉newsWorldReligion53 min ago

    A man has pleaded guilty to impersonating an FBI agent at a polling site in Falls Church, Virginia, according to WTOP News. The offense occurred at a voting location, raising concerns about voter intimidation during an election period. Residents and election officials in the Washington, DC suburbs are closely following the case and its sentencing.

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    A ProPublica report claims an FBI anti-corruption investigation into campaign donations linked to Senator Susan Collins and defense contractor Navatek was curtailed after Trump took office. The story alleges investigators were examining contributions tied to the company before the probe stalled. Hacker News commenters are discussing the reporting, sharing the article and debating what it says about the FBI, political interference, and campaign finance enforcement. The full details and the article's sourcing are not fully clear from the post snippets alone.

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    ShinyHunters claims breach of FBI jobs portal●ShinyHunters claims FBIjobs.gov breach as FBI investigates, portal offline✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity32 min ago

    The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBIjobs.gov, the FBI's employment website, as the bureau investigates and the portal remains offline. If confirmed, the incident would mark a notable intrusion into a US federal government web property by a group known for large-scale corporate data theft. Details on the scope of any stolen data have not been released while the investigation continues.

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    ShinyHunters widens PeopleSoft hacking campaign▼ShinyHunters expands PeopleSoft hacking spree days after defacing the FBI jobs site✉newsBusinessStartups40 min ago

    The hacking group ShinyHunters is broadening its attacks targeting Oracle PeopleSoft systems, according to Fortune, just days after defacing the FBI's jobs website. The expansion suggests an ongoing and escalating campaign against the enterprise software platform, with the group showing no signs of slowing despite law enforcement attention following the FBI site defacement.

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    FBI warned ICE agents of fake 'tradwife' dating profiles●FBI memo warned ICE agents could be targeted by fake 'tradwife' dating profilesYhnWar98 h ago

    An FBI memo cautioned that ICE agents could be targeted through fake 'tradwife' dating profiles, apparently set up to identify or expose immigration enforcement officers. The warning highlights growing concern about doxing of federal agents amid ongoing immigration crackdowns and public opposition to ICE operations. Observers are debating the security implications and the tactics being used against enforcement personnel.

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    Fears Deepen After FBI Agents' Personal Data Surfaces Online▼FBI Breach Fears Deepen as Agents’ Home Addresses, Family and Medical Data Surface✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity32 min ago

    Home addresses, family details and medical information of FBI agents have reportedly been exposed, raising fresh concerns about a breach of the bureau's systems. The leak, if confirmed, could endanger agents and their relatives, and comes amid heightened scrutiny of US law enforcement data security. Observers are calling for an urgent investigation into how the sensitive personnel data was accessed and released.

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    Hackers Leak FBI Medical Records in Data Breach▼FBI Data Breach: Hackers Leak Sensitive Medical Records - ShinyHunters✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 h ago

    The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for leaking sensitive medical records tied to the FBI, according to a report from Global Banking & Finance Review. Details about the scale of the leak, the number of people affected, and how the data was obtained have not been disclosed. The reported breach raises fresh concerns about the security of government-held personal and medical information.

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    This refers to a news report describing how the FBI uncovered an alleged plot to attack a Trump event, with the headline quoting an expletive-laden phrase about a 'bloodbath.' The available evidence consists only of the NDTV headline; the snippets do not show what readers are saying about the story. Details of the plot, those allegedly involved, and how authorities intervened are not clear from the posts provided, and the reaction driving discussion is not evident from the evidence.

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    FBI Investigates Major Data Breach of Staff Records●FBI Investigates Massive Data Breach Targeting Staff Personal Records✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity3 h ago

    The FBI has opened an investigation into a large-scale data breach that exposed the personal records of staff members, according to an Indonesian news report. The breach is described as targeting employees' personal information, though details on the affected organisation, number of victims, and suspected perpetrators have not yet been disclosed.