
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) is raising serious concerns after a large-scale cyberattack exposed sensitive FBI communications. The breach, linked to a previous attack on AT&T’s public safety network, revealed months of call and text logs between FBI agents and their confidential informants.
Schmitt sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, slamming the agency for its security failures. He warned that the leak could have a chilling effect on informants who may now hesitate to work with the FBI, fearing their identities could be compromised.
🚨Yesterday, there was an unprecedented hack of sensitive FBI information that compromises the Bureau’s ability to do its job and keep Americans safe. We must confirm @Kash_Patel and begin the much needed reform of the Bureau. My letter to the FBI below. pic.twitter.com/9VyvqkOnwS
— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) January 17, 2025
💥GOP Senator Sounds Alarm💥
FBI Hit with 'Unprecedented Hack' Your Data at Risk?"Attention all!
A GOP Senator has just blown the whistle on what could be one of the largest breaches in FBI history. Sensitive files, possibly including your personal information, might be… pic.twitter.com/LwepIruBMk— ProperlyRebel (@ProperlyRebel) January 18, 2025
The senator criticized the Biden administration for neglecting cybersecurity protections. He accused federal agencies of being more focused on political targets than on defending against critical security threats. Schmitt referenced the FBI’s controversial raid on Mar-a-Lago as an example of misused priorities.
FBI agents’ calls and texts exposed in AT&T hack sparking espionage fears as ‘sensitive’ info and informants are leaked #FBI #AT&Thttps://t.co/Isb4vDBM3I
— Pauline Bieniek (@BieniekPauline) January 18, 2025
I wonder if any sensitive files that could be used to hold FBI personnel accountable for partisan or illegal practices disappeared during this apparent hack. https://t.co/VtewWfOqJZ
— Fingers Mcknee (@FingersMcknee) January 18, 2025
To address these concerns, Schmitt urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Kash Patel, citing his promise to reform federal agencies and eliminate corruption. Patel has publicly committed to addressing political bias and improving government accountability.
@FBI not hard to hack yourself with all the passwords
— Crocker🔰 (@DJcrocker) January 17, 2025
The FBI can hack your home computer "lawfully".
This is a start.
Where does it end?
Are you okay with Elon snooping around your laptop if Kush okays it?https://t.co/VyxzL5xpxB
— Roy.G.Biv (@Roy_G_Biv_3rd) January 17, 2025
The FBI has admitted to the breach and assured that steps are being taken to secure its systems. Officials are reviewing internal operations to prevent similar incidents and protect sensitive information.
AT&T, which suffered a major data breach in 2022, confirmed it is collaborating with law enforcement to manage the fallout. The company’s compromised systems had exposed vast amounts of data, further highlighting vulnerabilities in partnerships between government agencies and private companies.