A suspect connected to the hacking group ShinyHunters has been arrested following a data breach tied to the FBI, according to multiple outlets. The group is described by The New York Times as a notorious gang of cybercriminals that steals sensitive personal data and sells it online.
FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman addressed the group directly in a video posted to X on Tuesday, saying "We know how to find you," according to The Register and The Jerusalem Post. The Jerusalem Post reported that Leatherman said the recent arrest of a Dutch man in connection with the ShinyHunters investigation should serve as a warning to the group.
According to RedState, ShinyHunters has claimed to possess medical records of 60,000 current and former personnel connected to the breach, a claim not corroborated by other outlets.
USA Today reported that federal authorities issued a warning to hackers following the arrest, tied to the breach of an FBI jobsite.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today and The Independent reported an arrest of a suspected ShinyHunters hacker tied to the FBI breach.
- The New York Times provided background describing ShinyHunters as a group that steals and sells personal data online.
“Suspected ShinyHunters hacker arrested after FBI data breach” — The Independent
Center
- The Register reported the FBI's direct warning to ShinyHunters, quoting "We know how to find you."
“FBI to ShinyHunters: 'We know how to find you'” — The Register
Right
- The Jerusalem Post reported FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman's video warning and linked it to the arrest of a Dutch man.
- RedState reported a claim that ShinyHunters obtained medical records of 60,000 current and former personnel.
“'We know how to find you': FBI official tells ShinyHunters hacker group to get in touch with agency” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with the FBI and ShinyHunters?
A suspect linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters was arrested following a data breach connected to the FBI, and an FBI official publicly warned the group afterward.
Who is ShinyHunters?
ShinyHunters is described by The New York Times as a notorious hacking group that steals sensitive personal data and sells it online, and it has been linked to a breach involving FBI-related data.
What did the FBI official say to the hackers?
FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman said in a video posted to X on Tuesday, "We know how to find you," according to The Register and The Jerusalem Post.
Who was arrested in connection with the breach?
The Jerusalem Post reported the arrested suspect is a Dutch man connected to the ShinyHunters investigation; other outlets did not specify nationality.
What data did ShinyHunters claim to have taken?
According to RedState, ShinyHunters claimed to have obtained medical records of 60,000 current and former personnel, a claim not confirmed by other outlets.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningSuspected ShinyHunters hacker arrested after FBI data breach
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningWhat to Know About the Hacking Group ShinyHunters and Its F.B.I. Breach
- USA TodayLeft-leaningFeds warns hackers after ShinyHunters arrest over FBI jobsite data breach
- The RegisterCenterFBI to ShinyHunters: 'We know how to find you'
- RedStateRight-leaningFBI Hack Gets Worse: ShinyHunters Claims Medical Records of 60,000 Current and Former Personnel
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaning'We know how to find you': FBI official tells ShinyHunters hacker group to get in touch with agency