FBI arrests suspected ShinyHunters member linked to agency breach

First reported by The Record at · Updated · 4 sources

Director Kash Patel announced the arrest Friday, according to BleepingComputer, which reports that the suspect is believed to have been involved in the recent breach of FBI systems. Patel said the agency would keep working with partners to disrupt the group's remaining members and associates, The Record reports.

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