Washington — The US Federal Bureau of Investigation removed an Accenture contractor on Monday (Tuesday AEDT) over their role in a damaging data breach that exposed sensitive personal details of thousands of bureau employees, two sources familiar with the matter said. The FBI is still trying to ascertain the ramifications of the breach.
Accenture contractor’s removal and ongoing assessment
Some former bureau officials described the breach as a major blow to the organisation’s operational security, according to the sources. Beyond the contractor’s removal, officials are continuing efforts to determine the full impact of the incident on the bureau’s personnel and operations.
