CIA, DHS LEADERS’ EMAIL ACCOUNTS POSSIBLY HACKED

Federal authorities are reviewing the possible hack of personal email accounts connected to CIA Director John Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. The review follows a New York

Post report that an American high school student had gained access to personal accounts used by Brennan and Johnson.

Two U.S. officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the nature of the inquiry, said no classified information was compromised.

Secret Service spokeswoman Nicole Mainor said Monday the agency is reviewing the claims.

“We are aware of the reports that have surfaced on social media and have referred the matter to the appropriate authorities,” CIA spokesman Dean Boyd said.

According to the Post, the newspaper was contacted by the hacker, who claimed that he was motivated by his opposition to U.S. foreign policy and support for the Palestinians. The paper did not identify the hacker.

— Kevin Johnson