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Hackers say they stole psychiatric and medical records of FBI staff, including test results of special agents

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A hacking group called ShinyHunters says it stole psychiatric and medical records of FBI staff, Reuters reported. The BBC reported that the stolen data includes blood and urine test results for special agents, and ABC News, citing the BBC, said it covers thousands of agents. Current and former agents told the BBC the breach was dangerous, and experts said it could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.

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