FBI officials confirmed Thursday that the bureau has opened an investigation into data breaches involving AT&T and Apple's recently released iPad.
"The FBI is aware of these possible computer intrusions and has opened an investigation to address the potential cyber threat," said Special Agent Jason Pack, an FBI spokesman.
The investigation is being overseen by agents from the FBI's Washington field office, according to FBI officials.
Some high-profile government officials are known to use the iPad and it is possible government e-mail addresses may have been compromised.
FBI officials said the ultimate venue conducting the bureau's investigation could change depending upon where potential victims live and other factors.
Calling it the "most exclusive e-mail list on the planet," Gawker said the list of exposed owners included New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and other powerful figures in finance, media and politics.
The security hole was uncovered by Goatse Security, a group known among security experts as hackers who enjoy pulling Web pranks, Gawker reported. Still, the group previously has uncovered flaws in browsers Firefox and Safari, Gawker said.
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