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FBI Arrests Suspected ShinyHunters Co-Conspirator in FBIjobs Probe

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · How we work

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator during the FBIjobs.gov probe.
Patel said ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen personal data of nearly all FBI agents and applicants.
A Reuters sample displayed agents' names, home addresses, Social Security numbers, assignments, and some family members' names.
The FBI has not confirmed whether the breach originated within its systems or via a third-party provider.

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator during the FBIjobs.gov probe.
Patel said ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen personal data of nearly all FBI agents and applicants.
A Reuters sample displayed agents' names, home addresses, Social Security numbers, assignments, and some family members' names.
The FBI has not confirmed whether the breach originated within its systems or via a third-party provider.