FBI
ON THE RECORD · 15 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We are also working with our partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters.”
FBI · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
The FBI said in a statement it was also working with partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters.
“Some of the letters contained an unknown substance and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident,”
FBI · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
The FBI said in a statement that some of the letters contained an unknown substance and that it was working with law enforcement partners to respond to each incident.
“investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including Secretary of State office and their related election officers”
FBI · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
The FBI said in a statement it was investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide alongside the US Postal Inspection Service.
“commonly use harassment strategies, sending threatening text messages and phone calls to victims and their family members, and in some cases, swatting,”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
An FBI alert said ShinyHunters actors commonly use harassment strategies including threatening messages and swatting against victims.
“is aware of a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged impact to FBI employee personally identifiable information (PII). While the point of breach is still undetermined -- whether a third-party or the FBI’s enterprise -- we are actively and aggressively investigating this matter and working closely with those third-party providers that support FBIJobs.gov to mitigate any and all risk.”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
In a statement, the FBI said it was aware of a group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and was actively investigating.
“access to sensitive data could provide them an opportunity to sell the stolen data to other cyber criminals.”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
An FBI alert said ShinyHunters' access to sensitive data could give them an opportunity to sell it to other cyber criminals.
“cyber criminal group specializing in large-scale data breaches and extortion.”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
An FBI public service announcement alert described ShinyHunters as a cyber criminal group specializing in large-scale data breaches and extortion.
“There have been repeated claims over the past 44 years about alleged links to the Tylenol Murders which remain unsubstantiated. Out of respect for the ongoing, legitimate investigation, those impacted by the tragedy, and the law enforcement partners who have provided genuine support since the start, the FBI remains the lead on investigating and releasing credible information to the public once the evidence yields a true case resolution.”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
The FBI issued a statement cautioning against drawing conclusions from unsubstantiated information regarding the Tylenol Murders.
“These profiles were incorporating imagery of a ‘traditional wife’ aesthetic and listing specific interests in an attempt to appeal to … individuals in law enforcement,”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
An internal FBI memo warned that fake 'tradwife' dating profiles were being used to target ICE and law enforcement personnel.
“The objective was to lure affiliated law enforcement personnel into an online or in-person interaction under the guise of a date, after which the individuals would be publicly exposed and doxed online.”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
An internal FBI memo described the objective of luring law enforcement personnel into interactions for public exposure.
“collect intelligence, conduct data leaks, and inflict reputational harm against their intended targets”
FBI · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
The FBI warned that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security was using malware against intended targets.
“Beginning in approximately July 2017 and continuing to May of 2018, McDonnell is alleged to have knowingly, and with intent to defraud, devised and participated in a scheme to obtain money, funds, assets, and property owned by Banc of California,”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
The FBI described Mary Carole McDonnell's alleged scheme to defraud Banc of California.
“frequent social media user”
FBI · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
The FBI's charging document describes Bowie as a frequent social media user who espoused anti-American messages.
“The packaging and appearance of the controlled substance in the target vehicle is consistent with methamphetamine,”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-15
The warrant stated the packaging and appearance of the substance in the van was consistent with methamphetamine.
“distribution, manufacturing, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and simple possession of a controlled substance.”
FBI · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-15
The FBI's warrant application cited probable cause for drug distribution, manufacturing, and possession charges.