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Suspected ShinyHunters member 'Rey' reportedly arrested in Jordan
Original: Word is that "Rey," a suspected ShinyHunters member, was picked up in Jordan and is talking to the FBI; the CISO boards
Reports circulating in the cybersecurity community claim that a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, known online as 'Rey,' was detained in Jordan and is now cooperating with the FBI. The news is being shared among infosec professionals, with commenters noting it looks like a significant step forward against the group.
Why now: Word of a possible arrest and cooperation from a suspected member of the notorious ShinyHunters group is fresh news for security professionals
Evidence
- Word is that "Rey," a suspected ShinyHunters member, was picked up in Jordan and is talking to the FBI; the CISO boards will love this headline. It looks like progress. https:// theperimetersite.com/report/328 # vulnerability # databreach # infosec · theperimetersite@infosec.exchange · 1
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