The same hackers who breached the email account of CIA Director John Brennan last month are now believed to be behind another set of intrusions, including accessing a FBI-run law enforcement portal and a private email account of a top bureau official.
The hackers, who call themselves Crackas With Attitude, posted Friday personal data of law enforcement officials that appears to have been stolen from the Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal, CNN reported.
The FBI-run site, also known as LEO.gov, connects local and federal law enforcement officials and allows local, state and federal agencies to share information, including details of ongoing investigations.
Three U.S. law enforcement officials confirmed the breach. Users of the portal received notices that their data may have been compromised.
In addition, a Twitter account that investigators believe is operated by the hackers posted screenshotsThursday that appear to have come from a private email account belonging to FBI Deputy Director Mark Giuliano and his wife.
The same Twitter account also posted data that appeared to come from the LEO.gov site, including names and contact information for law enforcement employees.
The three officials told CNN that the same hackers who accessed Mr. Brennan’s email account are believed to be behind the latest breaches.
An FBI spokeswoman declined to comment on the alleged breaches.
“We have no comment on specific claims of hacktivism, but those who engage in such activities are breaking the law,” FBI spokeswoman Carol Cratty told CNN. “The FBI takes these matters very seriously. We will work with our public and private sector partners to identify and hold accountable those who engage in illegal activities in cyberspace.”
• Kellan Howell can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.
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