FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

A criminal hacking group called ShinyHunters breached the FBI's jobs portal last month and obtained sensitive personal data on nearly all FBI employees. The FBI has now arrested someone accused of being involved in the hack. The case is ongoing.

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FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 1d ago

FBI arrests key suspect in ShinyHunters hack of its own agents’ data

BloombergLean Left· 2d ago

FBI Arrests Suspect Allegedly Tied to ShinyHunters Hacking Gang

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Bangor Daily News

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 2d ago

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 2d ago

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau’s jobs portal

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Ran by 2 outlets· KRDO, KESQ Palm Springs

KRDOCenter· 1d ago

FBI arrests cybersecurity executive in major hack on agents’ data

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 1d ago

FBI arrests cybersecurity executive in major hack on agents’ data

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WCBD News 2, +1 more

WHEC RochesterCenter· 1d ago

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau’s jobs portal

WCBD News 2Center· 2d ago

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

KAAL RochesterCenter· 2d ago

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau’s jobs portal

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