importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-09-23T11:00:09+05:30

ShinyHunters Alleges FBI Data Breach Involving Agent and Applicant Information

#cybercrime #data breach #vulnerability

ShinyHunters claims to have breached the FBI using a zero-day vulnerability, stealing data on agents and job applicants. The FBI is investigating, while experts note the group's evolving tactics targeting identity and third-party trust relationships.

The cyber extortion group known as ShinyHunters on Tuesday claimed it had breached the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and stolen data belonging to current and former employees at the agency.

"We have compromised the FBI. We hold very sensitive data on almost ALL FBI Agents and individuals who filed an application with the FBI for a job," the group said in a statement posted on their dark

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