FBI arrests suspected member of ShinyHunters in connection with jobs site hack

The FBI this week arrested another individual suspected of being connected to ShinyHunters, the cybercriminal group that hacked the bureau's job website, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Washington — The FBI this week arrested another individual suspected of being connected to ShinyHunters, the cybercriminal group that hacked the bureau's job website and stole personal data about its employees, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday. "This is the latest arrest this FBI has made in a matter of days involving this network, as we work non-stop to dismantle the group, pursue new leads and evidence, and act quickly," Patel said in a statement. "This arrest demonstrates the strength and reach of our efforts to protect Americans from cybercrime." The FBI did not provide any additional details on the individual's identity or the location of the arrest, but a U.S.

official and another source briefed on the matter told CBS News the suspect was detained in Pennsylvania. A law enforcement source said the suspect is a Canadian citizen and is believed to be directly involved in the hack of the FBI's website. That source said that other suspected co-conspirators remain at large. The sources were granted anonymity to speak about law enforcement details that have not been made public. The New York Times reported earlier Friday that the suspect was arrested