KODAK CONFIRMS DATA BREACH BY SHINYHUNTERS GANG

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WED, JUN 17, 2026

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Kodak has confirmed a security breach after the ShinyHunters extortion gang gained access to company data. The imaging company is working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.

Kodak disclosed the breach following claims by ShinyHunters, a known extortion group that typically steals data and threatens to publish it unless paid. The company is conducting a full investigation into the scope and scale of the breach with help from external security specialists. ShinyHunters has previously targeted major corporations and published stolen data when ransom demands were not met. The group operates by exfiltrating sensitive information and using it as leverage for financial gain. Kodak has not yet disclosed what types of data were accessed or the number of affected individuals. The company said it is working to secure its systems and will provide updates as the investigation progresses. Kodak advised users to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.

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