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ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees
reuters.com • • world
Key Points:
- The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached the FBI and stolen data on nearly all current and former FBI agents and job applicants, posting evidence on their dark-web site.
- Reuters partially verified some of the stolen personnel information by cross-referencing names, addresses, and Social Security numbers with credit bureau records and dark-web data, though the source of the breach remains unconfirmed.
- The FBI job site and Special Agent Applicant Portal experienced disruptions and were temporarily unavailable following the alleged breach.
- ShinyHunters is known for high-profile cyberattacks, including recent breaches of Rockstar Games and the education platform Canvas, and has recently targeted AI company Anthropic.
- The group has also publicly declared conflict with another cybercrime gang, cl0p, highlighting ongoing rivalries in the hacking community.
