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Hackers hit the FBI — ShinyHunters say they have stolen 2TB of employee data, but the attack isn't looking for money, just an apology

ShinyHunters are looking to improve their standing in the public eye

Tarun Mottlia

Via TechRadar

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Hackers hit the FBI — ShinyHunters say they have stolen 2TB of employee data, but the attack isn't looking for money, just an apology
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The ShinyHunters extortion group is currently doing brand management in the most ShinyHunters way possible - by hacking into the FBI and stealing the agency’s sensitive files.

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