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FBI removes Accenture contractor after missed security patch led to breach

The bureau’s cyber chief blamed a contractor’s failure to apply an available fix for an intrusion that may have exposed sensitive employee information.

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Government Executive· Oct 6, 8:29 PMFBI removes Accenture contractor after missed security patch led to breach

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