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FBI Arrests Suspect in FBI-Hacking Case

Schneier on Securityby Bruce Schneier ()2 min read3 · 1 read
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FBI arrested a suspect linked to ShinyHunters' September breach that exposed data on the FBI's own agents.

In September 2026, hackers from the group ShinyHunters announced they stole a trove of FBI data about its own agents, an event Bruce Schneier called an intelligence disaster. Last week the FBI arrested someone associated with that crime, according to Schneier's October 12 post. No details about the suspect's identity or charges were provided.

Key facts
  • ShinyHunters claimed September theft of FBI data on its own agents
  • FBI arrested an individual associated with the crime last week
  • Schneier described the breach as an intelligence disaster
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2 min read at schneier.com

In September, hackers from a group called ShinyHunters announced that they stole a trove of FBI data about its own agents. It was an intelligence disaster. Last week, the FBI arrested (alternate link) someone associated with that crime.

Schneier on Security

By Bruce Schneier · schneier.com

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