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FBI detains teen linked to ShinyHunters data breach

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The FBI has detained a teenager suspected of involvement with the ShinyHunters hacking group, which previously claimed responsibility for stealing data from approximately 5,000 FBI employees. This data breach reportedly targeted the FBI's recruitment portal, exposing confidential employee information. AI

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FBI detains teen linked to ShinyHunters data breach

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 FBI Detains Teenager Linked to Group That Stole Data on 5,000 FBI Employees PC Magazine reports: In September, the infamous ShinyHunters hacking group claimed

    📰 FBI Detains Teenager Linked to Group That Stole Data on 5,000 FBI Employees PC Magazine reports: In September, the infamous ShinyHunters hacking group claimed it had infiltrated the FBI job recruitment portal, stealing confidential data belonging to 5,000 employees and eve... 📰…

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