Hackers Hack the FBI’s Hacking Unit: Report
THE SO WHAT
If a specialized FBI cyber unit can have personnel records exposed, assume your own offensive and security teams are high-value targets too. Treat red-team and sensitive ops data—names, tools, infrastructure—as crown jewels with separate controls and monitoring.
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