FBI arrests Canadian in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau’s jobs portal

OTTAWA - Canadian authorities have announced the arrest of an individual by the FBI in connection with a hack of the FBI's jobs portal, according to the RCMP. The criminal hacking group, ShinyHunters, breached the bureau's jobs portal and obtained sensitive and personal data on nearly all FBI employees. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest, stating that it took place earlier this week and is part of a series of arrests in recent days.

The FBI is working to dismantle the ShinyHunters group and pursue leads in the investigation. The identity of the arrested person was not disclosed, and the FBI did not provide further details. The RCMP confirmed they are aware of the arrest but directed all questions to the FBI, as investigations are conducted by other countries.

ShinyHunters had previously claimed responsibility for the hack and released a statement regarding the stolen data, which they claimed was false information aimed at extorting victims. Experts have warned that the compromised data, while typical in breaches, could still have severe national security implications, as it may expose agents and their families to extortion, harassment, and other threats.