The FBI, in collaboration with the Dutch National Police, arrested a suspected leader of the cyber group ShinyHunters, which recently claimed responsibility for hacking the FBI’s jobs website. This group boasted about stealing data on FBI personnel and job applicants. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest on social media, emphasizing ongoing efforts to pursue further leads. The FBI is actively investigating the breach, which reportedly involved exploiting a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft software. ShinyHunters claimed to have accessed sensitive information on nearly all FBI agents and applicants, affecting various systems. An internal FBI email acknowledged the breach as a cybersecurity incident, confirming that some personal information was compromised. The investigation continues as authorities work to address the impact of this significant cyberattack.
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Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
