### [2026-09-22](/feed/2026/09/22/index.md)

##### Cybercrime
# Cybercrime group ShinyHunters says it has breached the website of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and stolen personal data on current and former employees, including addresses and Social Security numbers. The FBI investigates the claim. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/shinyhunters-hackers-say-they-breached-federal-bureau-investigation-no-immediate-2026-09-22/)

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