Exclusive-Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it. Adem El Adeb, 19, told Reuters that he tried to convince Saifal-Din Khader last month that breaking into the FBI would bring the weight of theUS government down on his shoulders but that Khaderwould not be swayed.
A friend of a teenager suspected of stealing a large amount of personal data from the FBI says he warned the teen not to do it. According to Adem El Adeb, 19, he tried to convince Saifal-Din Khader that hacking the FBI would have serious consequences, but Khader did not listen.
The FBI has been actively working to dismantle a cybercriminal group known as ShinyHunters, which hacked the bureau's job website and stole personal data about its employees.
The FBI arrested a suspect in Pennsylvania, who is believed to be a Canadian citizen and directly involved in the hack of the FBI's website, according to a law enforcement source. The FBI did not provide additional details on the suspect's identity.
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