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Weekly Update 502
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Troy Hunt
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May 6, 2026, 12:30 a.m.
Weekly update
Data Security
Cybersecurity
ShinyHunters
techniques for data accessing
Summary
This post discusses how the ShinyHunters group, consisting mostly of young individuals, manages to access sensitive data from large brands, highlighting their resourcefulness and approach rather than just technical skills.
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