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Accenture contractor removed from FBI following damaging data breach, sources say

First reported 6 Oct, 00:58 UTCUpdated 9h ago3 sources

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The contractor had failed to properly update – or patch – the system they were responsible for.

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  1. CNACenterSGHigh factuality
    Accenture contractor removed from FBI following damaging data breach, sources say (opens CNA in a new tab)
  2. The Straits TimesCenterSGHigh factuality
    Accenture contractor removed from FBI following damaging data breach, sources say (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    The contractor had failed to properly update – or patch – the system they were responsible for.

  3. RapplerLean LeftPHHigh factuality
    Accenture contractor removed from FBI following damaging data breach, sources say (opens Rappler in a new tab)

    The breach triggers concern across the FBI and the wider intelligence community

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