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ShinyHunters Claims FBI Data Theft, Holding Spreadsheet Hostage

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:49 AM UTC · How we work

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ShinyHunters hacked the FBI and stole a 5,000-line spreadsheet.
The spreadsheet lists names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers and assignments for thousands of FBI employees.
The FBI said it is investigating a claim that the FBIJobs.gov portal and data were compromised.
ShinyHunters said it is holding the data hostage until the bureau rescinds a May statement.
The group pledged to keep the personnel information from circulating widely for now.

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Story summary

ShinyHunters hacked the FBI and stole a 5,000-line spreadsheet.
The spreadsheet lists names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers and assignments for thousands of FBI employees.
The FBI said it is investigating a claim that the FBIJobs.gov portal and data were compromised.
ShinyHunters said it is holding the data hostage until the bureau rescinds a May statement.
The group pledged to keep the personnel information from circulating widely for now.