FBI arrests suspected member of ShinyHunters in connection with jobs site hack
The FBI this week arrested another individual suspected of being connected to ShinyHunters, the cybercriminal group that hacked the bureau's job website, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
The FBI arrested an individual suspected of involvement in ShinyHunters, the cybercriminal group behind a recent hack of the bureau's job website, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. This marks a series of arrests in a short period as the FBI continues its efforts to dismantle the group and protect Americans from cybercrime. The arrested individual, believed to be a Canadian citizen, was detained in Pennsylvania.
The hack, which occurred in September, is said to be one of the most significant breaches of a federal government system since 2015. ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, stating they stole 2 to 3 terabytes of data from FBI workers. The FBI removed the contractor responsible for the breach, who was found to have failed to implement a critical security patch.
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