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ShinyHunters claims it hacked the FBI
Original: ShinyHunters claims FBI hack: 'This is NOT financially motivated'
The hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI, stating the operation was 'not financially motivated'. The claim, reported by The Register, suggests the group behind numerous high-profile data breaches may have targeted the US law enforcement agency for ideological or reputational reasons rather than money. Security observers are discussing the credibility of the claim and what it would mean if a bureau systems compromise were confirmed.
Why now: A notorious cybercrime group claiming a breach of the FBI is an extraordinary allegation that would have major security and political implications.
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- ShinyHunters claims FBI hack: 'This is NOT financially motivated' · joebuckwilliams · 22
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