GoKawiilShinyHunters claims theft of FBI agents' medical exam data, seeks advisory retraction
A cyber-criminal group calling itself ShinyHunters says it breached FBI systems and stole 'fitness-for-work' medical records for thousands of special agents, including blood and urine test results, doctor's notes and allergy information. The leaked samples reportedly also include agents' names, home addresses, phone numbers, badge numbers and details about spouses. Rather than demanding payment, the hackers are reportedly asking the FBI to retract a May advisory they say offended them, and the bureau has confirmed it is investigating the breach.
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Security experts quoted in the report warn that medical data, unlike passwords, cannot be reset once exposed, meaning any compromise could follow affected agents permanently. Cato Networks' Etay Maor suggests the scale and permanence of the leak could expose agents to blackmail, scams or impersonation by criminals posing as law enforcement. The unusual non-monetary demand also hints at a possible ideological or retaliatory motive behind the attack, though this has not been confirmed by the hackers or the FBI.
- ShinyHunters claims to have stolen medical and personal data on thousands of FBI special agents.
- Instead of money, the hackers reportedly want the FBI to retract a May advisory.
- Experts warn the breach could enable blackmail, scams or impersonation, given medical data can't be reset.
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