In the long contest between those who guard secrets and those who steal them, a hacking group known as ShinyHunters has claimed a strike at the very institution charged with pursuing cybercriminals — the FBI itself. On September 22nd, the group announced it had taken personal data on nearly every current and former bureau agent, framing the act as retaliation for a public warning the FBI had issued months earlier. The FBI confirmed it was investigating unauthorized activity on its job portal, while independent verification of sample data — including details matching FBI Director Kash Patel — s
ShinyHunters claims FBI breach, stealing data on agents and job applicants
Potential exposure of FBI agents and applicants to criminal targeting, harassment, and pressure based on stolen personal and family information.