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Federal Bureau of Investigation–ShinyHunters

A cybercriminal syndicate claims to have stolen up to three terabytes of sensitive FBI personnel data, demanding the bureau retract a public advisory about the group's tactics.

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The FBI is investigating a claimed breach of its personnel and recruitment systems by the ShinyHunters cybercriminal group.From: ShinyHunters Claims Breach of FBI Personnel Data, Defaces Recruitment Site

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Human resources platforms have increasingly become primary targets for data extortion syndicates.From: Hackers Claim 3TB Breach of FBI Employee Data via HR Software Flaw ·
The syndicate claims to have extracted up to three terabytes of data, including personal details of agents and applicants.From: ShinyHunters Claims Breach of FBI Personnel Data, Defaces Recruitment Site ·
The bureau stated it is actively investigating whether the breach occurred within its own enterprise or through a third-party vendor.From: ShinyHunters Claims Breach of FBI Personnel Data, Defaces Recruitment Site ·
Cybersecurity researchers are analyzing a 5,000-record sample released by the hackers to determine its authenticity.From: Hackers Claim 3TB Breach of FBI Employee Data via HR Software Flaw ·

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