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ShinyHunters Claims Hack of ReliaQuest Without Proof

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ShinyHunters has claimed to have hacked cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest, but provided no substantial proof of the breach. The claims surfaced on August 23, 2026, alongside screenshots allegedly showing access to a user account on ReliaQuest's Okta settings page. ReliaQuest has not confirmed any breach and has not responded to inquiries from DataBreaches. Instead, they published a blog post addressing the claims without naming ShinyHunters. The situation remains unclear as ReliaQuest deleted a tweet related to the claims shortly after they were made. The lack of evidence raises questions about the validity of ShinyHunters' assertions and the potential impact on ReliaQuest's operations.

Key Points: • ShinyHunters claims to have hacked ReliaQuest but offers no proof. • ReliaQuest has not confirmed any breach and published a blog post addressing the claims. • Screenshots provided by ShinyHunters show access to a user account on ReliaQuest's Okta.

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2026-08-17
ReliaQuest tracks ShinyHunters campaign
ReliaQuest tweeted about monitoring another campaign by ShinyHunters, indicating ongoing concern.
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2026-08-23
ShinyHunters claims hack of ReliaQuest
Screenshots were shared by ShinyHunters, claiming access to ReliaQuest's Okta settings, but no proof was provided.
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2026-08-23
ReliaQuest deletes related tweet
Following the claims, ReliaQuest deleted their tweet about ShinyHunters, indicating a potential shift in their communication strategy.
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