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SHINYHUNTERS ALLEGEDLY DROVE OFF WITH 1.7M CARGURUS RECORDS

theregister.com2 min read

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Cybercrime gang ShinyHunters has claimed the theft of 1.7 million CarGurus corporate records, including personal and internal data, and is extorting the company with a February 20 deadline. The crew has chalked up 15 alleged breaches in 2026, hitting financial firms, retail brands, car marketplaces, and dating platforms, often via social engineering and SSO abuse.