ShinyHunters Hacker Detained in Jordan

A suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group linked to an FBI data theft was detained in Jordan. Saif al-Din Khader is reportedly cooperating with investigators to locate other members.

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A suspected ShinyHunters hacker linked to a massive theft of United States federal personnel records was detained in Jordan on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said. The arrest comes as the prolific cyber extortion ring faces sudden disruptions to its dark web infrastructure. Investigators hope the detained suspect's cooperation will help locate remaining members and contain potential damage.

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