The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin RicherFILE - An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025. – The FBI said this week that it is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
The bureau is working to determine the scope and impact of the problem, according to a notification sent to members of Congress that says the unnamed culprit is using sophisticated techniques to exploit FBI network security controls.The notification, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, says that the FBI on Feb. 17 began investigating abnormal log information related to a system on its network. “The affected system is unclassified and contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, such as pen register and trap and trace surveillance returns, and personally identifiable information pertaining to subjects of FBI investigations,” said the notification reviewed by The Associated Press. A pen register is a common surveillance tool that enables law enforcement to log phone numbers dialed by a particular line.“The FBI identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks, and we have leveraged all technical capabilities to respond,” the FBI said. “We have nothing additional to respond.” Neither the FBI statement nor the notification identified who might be responsible for the incident, but the bureau and otherseeking to spy on sensitive operations and decision-making. In this instance, the FBI said, the techniques being used were “sophisticated" and included leveraging a commercial internet service provider vendor's infrastructure to exploit FBI network security controls. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.It's gonna be warm! Start hydrating early for Gate River RunJustice 4 All: How proposed legislation could impact homeowners with poolsMayor Deegan approves 3 a.m. alcohol sales downtown; some News4JAX viewers question safetyHow Florida’s fishing license change could impact touristsBig changes runners need to know for Gate River Run ExpoMan charged after 1 killed, 2 wounded by gunfire at construction site in St. Johns County1:03Bus company confirms driver removed from service after unauthorized person boards school busOceanway residents disappointed in committee’s decision to approve storage unit developmentUNF poll finds that Florida voters are split on Trump's immigration policyHappy clouds on a Happy Humpday. When will we get some rain?Photos show Jacksonville-based Navy ships, helicopters playing key roles in ‘Operation Epic FuryHow the Middle East conflict will affect travelSt. Johns County deputies pull man away from fiery crash on I-95Jacksonville HIV advocate warns of crisis as thousands lose medication accessPassion 4 Pets: Taco is looking for his furever home 🌮Race director's Top 5 things to know for a successful Gate River Run -- with a bonus from MelanieRace director's Top 5 things to know for a successful Gate River Run -- with a bonus from MelanieLIFT JAX, Swisher announce $135M expansion to create jobs for Eastside residentsGas prices spike overnight. Will they continue to rise?Manatees at Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens enjoy new river habitat4 cars set on fire at Mandarin apartment complex▶Student describes scary moments when unauthorized person boarded school bus & touched herCarrico nominates firefighter union leader Randy Wyse for JEA board amid ongoing controversyImpact Christian Back in State Semifinals
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