FBI systems breached by ShinyHunters, sensitive agent data stolen
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FBI, ShinyHunters
United States
September 21, 2026
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The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBI systems. Sensitive medical and personal data of approximately 60,000 current and former staff were allegedly stolen. The hackers are demanding a retraction of an FBI advisory instead of money. The FBI is investigating the breach to determine if it was a direct attack or via a third-party provider.
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