The Register reports that the hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a breach of the FBI, stating that the attack was "NOT financially motivated." The group's framing suggests a personal grudge rather than the usual financial extortion or data-for-ransom playbook.
According to The Register, the claim includes language indicating this time it's personal, a departure from typical cybercriminal messaging. No further details about the alleged breach or the group's specific grievances were provided in the source.
If confirmed, this would mark an unusual case where a known hacking group targets a major U.S. agency without seeking monetary gain, raising questions about the attackers' broader objectives and the potential fallout for the FBI.