ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources say
- Saif al-Din Khader, described as a key ShinyHunters member, was detained by Jordanian authorities this week, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
- Two sources said Khader was cooperating with the FBI and global law enforcement to help locate other alleged hackers in the group.
- Reuters could not determine the circumstances of Khader’s detention.
- The FBI said it is investigating the alleged ShinyHunters cyber incident and has worked with partners to arrest multiple subjects.
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ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources say
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A key member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which claims to have stolen data on every FBI employee, was detained this week in Jordan, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Two of the sources said he was cooperating with the FBI to identify his fellow hackers.
A Key Member of the "ShinyHunters" Hacker Group, Who Compromised FBI Systems, Was Arrested in Jordan
A key member of the hacker group known as the ShinyHunters, who announced that it has compromised the [...]
Middle East: It is believed that as a result of this hacking, thousands of FBI agents and members of their families may have been abducted by hackers.
A key member of the hacker group known as "ShinyHunters," who announced that he attacked the FBI's systems and supported data on a huge number of current and former US agency employees, was detained at the beginning of the campaign.
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