FBI's eCheck System Breached: Serious Cybersecurity Threat Emerges
A serious cybersecurity threat has emerged as a hacking group, previously known for targeting Salesforce, has now breached the FBI's eCheck system. The group, identified as 'Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters', claimed responsibility for the intrusion, raising concerns about personal data, criminal records, and national security.
The group initially gained notoriety for exploiting Drift authentication tokens to steal data from major companies using Salesforce. Their latest targets include Google's Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) and the FBI's eCheck background check system. In September 2021, another hacking group, 'CreepyOpe', claimed similar breaches, although official search results do not confirm this.
Google has confirmed the creation of a fake account in its LERS by the threat actors. While Google maintains that no requests were made or data accessed, the potential risks are significant. Unauthorized access to LERS could expose user data, compromise ongoing investigations, and facilitate fraudulent requests.
The 'Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters' group has demonstrated its capability to breach high-profile systems, posing a significant threat to data security and national security. Following their announcement of 'going dark' on BreachForums[.]hn, it is crucial to remain vigilant against potential silent activities. Authorities and tech giants must collaborate to strengthen cybersecurity measures and prevent further breaches.
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