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

  • Posted on October 9, 2026
  • By The Toronto Star
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  • 1 min read
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Federal authorities have apprehended a key member allegedly involved in the ShinyHunters cybercriminal collective responsible for infiltrating the FBI's recruitment platform last month. The breach compromised confidential employee information and personal data of applicants. This arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the sophisticated attack against the bureau's digital infrastructure, potentially disrupting the group's operational capabilities and leading to further prosecutions of other conspirators involved in the coordinated security breach.

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

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of a criminal hacking group that said last month that it had breached the bureau’s jobs portal and obtained sensitive and personal data
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