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ReliaQuest confirms failed data-theft attack after ShinyHunters breach
August 24, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM
Cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a social engineering attack after hackers impersonated a member of the security team.
Key Takeaways
- ReliaQuest confirmed a social engineering attack where hackers impersonated a security team member.
- The attack targeted an employee but failed to achieve data theft, according to the company.
- ShinyHunters was linked to the breach, highlighting ongoing risks from impersonation tactics.