2026-09-28 10:06 UTC
(malwarebytes.com) ShinyHunters Exposes Highly Sensitive FBI Medical Records in Extortion-Driven Cyberattack
In brief - This article discusses a claimed data breach of the FBI by the extortion group ShinyHunters, which allegedly involves the theft of sensitive medical and personal records of approximately 60,000 employees.
Technically - This article details a targeted breach where the threat actor, ShinyHunters, claims to have compromised the FBI MedLink (medical records) and FBI BEAST (background checks) systems. The attack follows a previous takeover of the ransomware group Clop's leak site, and the FBI is currently investigating whether the compromise occurred within its own environment or via a third-party provider, specifically noting an incident affecting FBIJobs-related systems.
Source: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/data-breaches/2026/09/fbi-agents-blood-tests-and-doctors-notes-surface-after-breach
#Cybersecurity
Replies (0)
No replies.