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ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees
nypost.com • • business
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.
- The FBI did not respond to requests for comment, and the FBI job site and Special Agent Applicant Portal were reported as unavailable following the alleged breach.
- Reuters partially verified some stolen personnel data by cross-referencing names, addresses, and Social Security numbers with credit bureau records and dark-web intelligence, though the source of the breach could not be definitively confirmed.
- ShinyHunters is known for high-profile cyberattacks, including recent breaches of Rockstar Games and education platform Canvas, and has recently targeted AI company Anthropic and engaged in a public conflict with another cybercrime group, cl0p.
- The authenticity of the FBI breach remains unconfirmed, but the disruption to FBI online portals and partial data verification suggest a significant security incident.
