ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group, claimed it breached the FBI and stole sensitive data on thousands of agents and job applicants, including names, addresses, and phone numbers. The hackers accessed an Oracle PeopleSoft server and Amazon-hosted government cloud, demanding the FBI remove a report about the group rather than seeking financial gain. The breach poses a significant counterintelligence risk and marks the second known FBI system compromise this year.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 announces five additional venture capital judges for its Startup Battlefield 200 competition, occurring October 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West. The judges—including investors from ODDBIRD VC, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, IVP, and Eclipse Ventures—will evaluate early-stage founders pitching for a $100,000 prize and opportunities to become tomorrow's breakout success stories.