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Teen Arrested for FBI Jobs Portal Hack Linked to ShinyHunters

Teen Arrested for FBI Jobs Portal Hack Linked to ShinyHunters

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ThreatCluster •October 6, 2026 at 21:29 UTC
  • •Teenager Saif al-Din Khader arrested in connection with ShinyHunters group.
  • •FBI's jobs portal breach involved 2-3 terabytes of stolen data.
  • •Breach attributed to contractor's failure to apply a security patch.

Saif al-Din Khader, a teenager, was arrested in Jordan for allegedly being a key member of the hacking group ShinyHunters, which claimed responsibility for a breach of the FBI's jobs portal. The breach, attributed to a contractor's security failure, resulted in the theft of 2 to 3 terabytes of sensitive employee data. The FBI confirmed that the incident was due to a contractor's failure to implement a security patch. The agency has removed the contractor and is actively investigating the incident. ShinyHunters has a history of targeting various organizations, and the FBI is working with international partners to locate other members of the group. The FBI has already made multiple arrests related to this investigation, including one in Amsterdam. The agency emphasizes its commitment to bringing those responsible to justice.

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Timeline

2026-09-15
First arrest linked to ShinyHunters
An alleged leader of ShinyHunters was arrested by the FBI and Dutch National Police prior to the group's claim of the hack.
NBC News
2026-09-30
FBI jobs portal hack confirmed
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach of the FBIJobs.gov portal, stealing sensitive employee data.
NBC News
2026-10-05
Teenager arrested in Jordan
Saif al-Din Khader was arrested on suspicion of being a leading member of ShinyHunters.
Independent

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Common questions

What data was stolen in the breach?
The breach involved the theft of 2 to 3 terabytes of sensitive employee data from the FBI's jobs portal.
Who is responsible for the breach?
The breach has been attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which exploited a contractor's security failure.
What actions is the FBI taking?
The FBI is actively investigating the incident, has removed the contractor involved, and has made multiple arrests related to the case.