Despite Threats, ShinyHunters Backs Off Leaking Stolen FBI Data
- Posted on September 28, 2026
- By PC Mag
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The notorious hacking collective ShinyHunters has reportedly reversed its decision to publish sensitive Federal Bureau of Investigation data obtained through recent cyberattacks. A spokesperson for the group clarified to technology media outlets that no formal commitment to release the compromised information was ever made publicly. This development represents a significant shift in the group's previously aggressive stance regarding stolen law enforcement records, raising questions about motivations behind the initial threats and subsequent withdrawal.
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