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FBI touts another ShinyHunters arrest in response to data breach

“We will continue to work closely with our partners to disrupt what’s left of the ShinyHunters group and their associates, no matter where they operate," FBI Director Kash Patel said.

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FBI touts another ShinyHunters arrest in response to data breach The Record by Recorded Future News · therecord.media · Oct 9, 2026 · Primary source
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