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ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, cooperating with FBI
Original: ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, aiding FBI
A member of the ShinyHunters hacking group has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI. Details about the individual's identity and the exact circumstances of the detention remain limited, but the group is known for a string of major data breach extortion campaigns targeting companies worldwide. The reported cooperation could give US investigators rare insight into the operation of the cybercrime collective.
Why now: Reports of a key member of a notorious hacking group being detained and working with the FBI signal a potential major blow to the cybercrime gang.
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