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FBI Blames Contractor’s Missed Patch for ShinyHunters Breach
SecurityWeek
· October 6, 2026AI summary
The FBI has taken action against an Accenture contractor due to a data breach that compromised the personal information of thousands of its employees. The breach is attributed to the contractor's failure to apply a patch. The incident is linked to the ShinyHunters breach. The FBI removed the contractor as a result of the breach. The breach exposed the personal information of a large number of bureau employees.
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