FBI Removes Accenture Contractor After ShinyHunters Breach Exposes Employee Data
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The FBI has removed an Accenture contractor following their alleged involvement in a ShinyHunters breach that resulted in the theft of personal details of thousands of FBI employees. According to a Reuters report citing two sources familiar with the matter, the FBI's review determined the incident occurred due to a security failure. The breach involved the ShinyHunters threat actor group and compromised personal information of bureau personnel.