ShinyHunters claims it stole FBI employee data. Here’s what we know.

Back in May, the FBI warned the public about a "cyber criminal group" that steals sensitive data and uses it to extort victims.

It appears the FBI is its latest target.

The group, known as ShinyHunters, claims it has stolen personal information on FBI employees and job applicants, according to multiple reports published Sept.

22.

The alleged stolen data includes names, home addresses, phone numbers, and details about some employees’ spouses, 404 Media reported .

ShinyHunters' stated demand to the FBI? Take back the warning.

The group also reportedly defaced an FBI recruitment website with a message mimicking a law enforcement seizure notice.

The FBI Jobs website Credit: Screenshot/Chance Townsend ShinyHunters also supplied 404 Media with a sample purportedly containing personal information on 5,000 FBI employees, including home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and, in some cases, details about their spouses.

Using OSINT Industries , an open-source intelligence tool , the outlet found that some phone numbers corresponded to the names listed alongside them.

A separate check using Darkside , a tool for searching previously compromised data, linked some numbers to Department of Justice personnel.

"The FBI is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov and is currently investigating," the agency told PCMag.

While the scope remains unclear, the group has been explicit about what it says it wants.

"This is NOT financially motivated," a spokesperson told The Register .

"We want the FBI to correct or retract their statements they made, which included substantial false allegations." The grievance dates back to a May 15 FBI advisory , published after an attack on a learning management platform disrupted educational institutions.