Mexican Drug Cartel Hacker Spied on FBI Official's Phone to Track and Kill Informants
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In 2018, a hacker linked to a Mexican drug cartel spied on the phone of an FBI official to track and kill informants. This information was revealed by an audit report on the FBI's counter-surveillance efforts. The incident highlighted security gaps in the communications of federal agents, allowing criminals to access sensitive information. The specific technical details of the attack were not disclosed, but the impact was significant, compromising the security of informants and FBI operations.