FBI memo assumes ShinyHunters stole all employees' personal data
ChuckDBrooks · x · 2026-09-29
According to an internal FBI memo reviewed by the New York Times, the bureau is operating on the assumption that ShinyHunters exfiltrated personal data of all FBI employees.
- The hackers seized the FBIJobs.gov banner last week, claiming they hold data on all FBI employees and applicants
- The memo tells staff to watch for suspicious texts and calls, and even suggests recording new voicemail greetings with AI voices
- The FBI says it is working around the clock on the investigation and notifying potentially affected people
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