# Stolen FBI data reveals employees’ roles in intelligence and surveillance

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/stolen-fbi-data-reveals-employees-roles-in-intelligence-and-surveillance/
- Published: 2026-09-25T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo: FBI Director Kash Patel participates in a press conference in the Oval Office – October 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley). Attribution: “P20251015MR-0464” by The White House via Flickr. United States Government Work. Article by David DiMolfetta. Nextgov/FCW – September 23, 2026. Data stolen in a major hacking group’s alleged intrusion into FBI systems is believed to contain personal information on hundreds of FBI intelligence analysts and other employees involved in clandestine intelligence-gathering and surveillance, according to two people familiar with the matter. The analysts focus on myriad subject areas like Russia, China, Hezbollah and cartel-related intelligence, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the exposures are sensitive. The employees’ roles only offer a small picture of their duties, but may still help outsiders identify people working in sensitive parts of the bureau. […] Click here to view the original article at www.nextgov.com Related articles: Hackers hit the FBI — ShinyHunters say they have stolen 2TB of employee data, but the attack isn’t looking for money, just an apology – TechRadar ShinyHunters claims it stole FBI employee data. Here’s what we know. – Mashable Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stole agents’ and applicants’ data – TechCrunch Curated by John Wysocki Chief Technical Officer See Full Bio