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Council of Europe investigates alleged data breach by ShinyHunters extortion group
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Published 2026-06-15 10:44 UTCUpdated 2026-06-15 16:37 UTC
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Overview
Over the weekend, the ShinyHunters extortion group claimed to have hacked the Council of Europe, stealing 297 GB of data containing employee personal information. In response, the Council of Europe has launched an investigation into these data breach claims. The extortion group has threatened to leak the stolen data, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information within the organization.
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Council of EuropeShinyHunters
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1.02
Momentum 24h
2
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2
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2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The claims and investigation are recent, highlighting ongoing risks from extortion groups.
- Immediate response is critical to mitigate potential data leaks and secure compromised systems.
- The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by cybercriminal groups targeting high-profile institutions.
Why it matters
- A significant data breach involving a major intergovernmental body could expose sensitive employee information.
- The threat actor ShinyHunters is known for extortion, increasing the risk of data leaks and reputational damage.
- Investigation outcomes may influence cybersecurity policies and incident response strategies in international organizations.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
- ShinyHunters extortion group claims to have hacked the Council of Europe and stolen 297 GB of data including employee personal information
How sources frame it
- SecurityWeek: neutral
- BleepingComputer: neutral
All evidence
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Council of Europe investigates ShinyHunters data breach claims
BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-06-15 16:37 UTC
ShinyHunters Claims Council of Europe Hack
SecurityWeek · securityweek.com · 2026-06-15 10:44 UTC
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