It was not instantly clear when the cyber incident occurred.

Computer systems on the FBI’s New York workplace had been hacked in what the company mentioned was a now-contained remoted incident, CNN reported at present, citing individuals briefed on the matter.

“The FBI is conscious of the incident and is working to achieve extra data,” the bureau mentioned in an announcement to CNN, including that its investigation of the malicious cyber exercise is ongoing. 

“That is an remoted incident that has been contained.”

It was not instantly clear when the cyber incident occurred. One supply instructed CNN the origin of the incident continues to be being investigated.

Representatives for the Federal Bureau of Investigations couldn’t be instantly reached for touch upon the report.

CNN, citing two sources briefed on the matter, mentioned FBI officers imagine the incident concerned bureau computer systems used to research baby sexual exploitation.

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