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Data Security2 min readJune 15, 2026

Council of Europe investigates ShinyHunters data breach claims

The ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for breaching the Council of Europe, a major European governing institution, and the organization is now investigating the legitimacy of these claims. Organizations should monitor this situation

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