# FBI official urges ShinyHunters to make contact after major breach

https://mins.news/en/item/81253

- CGTN, 2026-09-30 06:41 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-30/FBI-official-tells-hackers-to-get-in-touch-after-major-data-breach-1QR75tFvvBm/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> FBI Cyber Division chief Brett Leatherman publicly urged the hacking group ShinyHunters to contact the bureau after a broad breach of its jobs website. The incident allegedly exposed medical records, Social Security numbers, family information and intelligence-related details of staffers; an internal memo said officials assumed every employee may have been affected.

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