The FBI is probing a computer-security breach targeting Citigroup that resulted in a theft of tens of millions of dollars by computer hackers who appear linked to a Russian cyber gang, reports the WSJ. The attack was aimed at Citi’s Citibank subsidiary, which includes its North American retail bank and other businesses. However, Citi denied any breach of its systems, or losing any money, and said the idea of an FBI investigation was untrue.  The WSJ, meanwhile, said it was not clear whether the thieves gained access to Citi’s systems directly or through third parties. Hackers also assaulted two other entities, at least one of them a US government agency.

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