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FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator Edward Dubrovsky in ShinyHunters Probe

The FBI has arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive specializing in ransomware negotiations, on federal charges of conspiracy and interference with commerce. The arrest is linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which recently breached the FBI’s recruitment portal, exposing sensitive data on thousands of agents. Dubrovsky, who previously worked for firms like Cypfer and CyberSteward, was detained in Pennsylvania and is now being held in a federal facility while his case is transferred to Texas.

via New York Post|

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cybersecurity2 days ago•2 min saved

FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator Edward Dubrovsky in ShinyHunters Extortion Case

Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania and faces federal charges for conspiracy and extortion. The FBI links the arrest to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which recently breached agency personnel data. Dubrovsky previously worked for firms that negotiate ransomware payments for victims, raising questions about the boundaries of cyber negotiation services.

via BleepingComputer|

#cyber-extortion #cybersecurity #edward-dubrovsky

cybersecurity3 days ago•11 min saved

FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator in ShinyHunters Data Breach Case

Federal authorities arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive, in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking group’s recent breach of FBI personnel data. Dubrovsky, who previously advised victims on ransomware negotiations, faces charges for conspiracy to extort and interfering with commerce. While the timing aligns with a major FBI data leak, it remains unclear if he is directly linked to that specific incident or other ongoing investigations.

via Politico|

#cyber-extortion #cybersecurity #data-breach

cybersecurity3 days ago•213 min saved

FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator in ShinyHunters Probe

The FBI arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive, in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking group. Dubrovsky, who previously advised victims on ransomware negotiations, faces charges of conspiracy to commit extortion. The arrest follows a massive breach of FBI personnel data, which exposed home addresses, Social Security numbers, and job assignments of thousands of agents. While the New York Times links Dubrovsky directly to the FBI hack, Politico notes the connection is not yet confirmed, and Krebs on Security highlights his role in a ransomware negotiation firm.

via CNN|

#cyber-extortion #cybersecurity #edward-dubrovsky

cybersecurity3 days ago•2 min saved

FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator in ShinyHunters Probe

The FBI arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive, in Pennsylvania on charges of conspiracy and cyber extortion. Dubrovsky, who previously worked for ransomware negotiation firms, is suspected of aiding the ShinyHunters hacking group. This arrest follows the group’s September breach of the FBI’s job portal, which stole 2-3 terabytes of employee data. The case has been transferred to Texas, where the central investigation is being managed.

via CBS News|

#cyber-extortion #cybersecurity #edward-dubrovsky

cybersecurity3 days ago•9 min saved

FBI Arrests Canadian Ransomware Negotiator in ShinyHunters Probe

FBI agents arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive, in Pennsylvania on October 8, 2026. Dubrovsky, who previously held senior roles at firms specializing in ransomware negotiations, faces federal charges for conspiracy to extort and interfering with commerce. The arrest is linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which recently breached the FBI’s recruitment portal, exposing sensitive data on thousands of agents. While the FBI confirmed the arrest of a co-conspirator, it remains unclear if Dubrovsky’s case is directly tied to the breach of FBI personnel records or other ShinyHunters activities. The case has been transferred to the Eastern District of Texas, where the central ShinyHunters investigation is being managed.

via Krebs on Security|

#cybersecurity #edward-dubrovsky #fbi

technology7 days ago•397 min saved

FBI Blames Accenture Contractor for ShinyHunters Breach of Jobs Portal

The FBI attributes the recent breach of its jobs website to a contractor’s failure to install a critical security patch. Cyber-extortion group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, alleging it stole 2-3 terabytes of data, including details on all FBI employees. The agency has removed the contractor, identified as working for Accenture, and arrested multiple suspects, including a leader detained in Jordan.

via NBC News|

#accenture #cybersecurity #fbi

cybersecurity7 days ago

FBI Blames Accenture Contractor for ShinyHunters Breach of Employee Data

The FBI has removed an Accenture contractor after a failure to apply a security patch allowed the ShinyHunters hacking group to breach the bureau's job portal. The incident exposed sensitive personal data of nearly all FBI employees and over 8,000 local law enforcement officials. While the FBI attributes the breach to a third-party platform failure, internal sources describe it as an act of incompetence involving misconfigured internet-facing systems.

via The Hacker News|

#accenture #cybersecurity #data-breach

cybersecurity14 days ago•7 min saved

Dutch Arrest of ShinyHunters Member Triggers FBI Breach and Internal Power Struggle

Dutch authorities arrested 24-year-old Pepijn van der Stap, a former cybercriminal and ShinyHunters associate, on September 15, 2026. Days later, the hacker group claimed a massive breach of the FBI’s job application site, stealing data on over 5,000 officials. The arrest appears to have triggered a violent internal power struggle, with a Jordanian teenager named 'Rey' seizing control and escalating attacks against the FBI and the Cl0p ransomware group. Dutch police suspect van der Stap of inciting two murders abroad, while the FBI confirmed the breach and urged remaining hackers to surrender.

via Krebs on Security|

#cybersecurity #dutch-police #fbi-breach

national-security20 days ago•18 min saved

FBI Confirms Investigation as ShinyHunters Claims Massive Data Theft

The FBI is actively investigating a breach claimed by the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters, which alleges it stole sensitive personal data on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants. The group claims it exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft to access AWS GovCloud servers, exfiltrating 2 to 3 terabytes of data. While the FBI has not confirmed the extent of the breach, it is working with third-party providers to mitigate risks. ShinyHunters framed the hack as retaliation for a May 2026 FBI advisory, demanding its retraction rather than a ransom. Experts warn that exposed personal information could endanger agents and their families, though the group’s claims may be exaggerated.

via The Washington Post|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #fbi

cybersecurity20 days ago

FBI Jobs Breach Exposes Hacking Unit Details, FBI Confirms Investigation

The FBI is investigating a breach of its jobs website after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen sensitive data on nearly all agents and applicants. The group, which previously targeted Rockstar Games and Canvas, alleges it exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft to access AWS GovCloud servers, exfiltrating two to three terabytes of data. The FBI jobs portal was defaced and taken offline. ShinyHunters demanded the removal of a May 2026 FBI advisory that labeled them a cyber-criminal group, rather than demanding ransom. The FBI confirmed it is investigating the unauthorized activity but declined to verify the extent of the data theft.

via The Guardian|

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cybersecurity20 days ago•1 min saved

ShinyHunters Claims Massive FBI Data Breach via Zero-Day Exploit

The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached the Federal Bureau of Investigation, stealing data on nearly all current and former agents and job applicants. The group alleges it exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft to access AWS GovCloud servers and exfiltrate two to three terabytes of data. ShinyHunters stated the breach was a retaliatory response to a May 2026 FBI advisory warning targets not to pay ransoms. The group defaced the FBI job application portal, which remained unavailable on Tuesday. While the FBI has not officially confirmed the breach, Reuters partially verified nine records from a sample of stolen data against credit bureau records. The incident follows a pattern of high-profile intrusions by ShinyHunters, including breaches of Rockstar Games and the education platform Canvas.

via nypost.com|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #fbi

cybersecurity20 days ago•205 min saved

FBI investigates ShinyHunters claim of massive data theft targeting agents and applicants

The FBI is investigating a breach after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen data on all current and former agents, as well as job applicants. The group alleges it used a zero-day exploit in Oracle PeopleSoft to access AWS GovCloud servers, exfiltrating two to three terabytes of data. The FBI jobs portal was defaced and taken offline, with the hackers demanding the removal of a prior advisory rather than a ransom.

via CNN|

#aws-govcloud #cybersecurity #data-breach

security20 days ago•18 min saved

ShinyHunters claims breach of FBI systems, stealing data on all agents and applicants

A hacking group called ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data on all FBI employees and applicants, including names, addresses, and phone numbers. The group says it used a zero-day exploit in Oracle PeopleSoft to access AWS GovCloud servers and exfiltrated two to three terabytes of data. The FBI jobs website was defaced, and the group says the breach is not financially motivated.

via The Register|

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cybersecurity20 days ago•3 min saved

ShinyHunters Claims Massive FBI Data Breach via PeopleSoft Zero-Day

Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen personal data on nearly all FBI employees and applicants, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft. The FBI is investigating the breach, which follows a previous major intrusion this year.

via Politico|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #fbi