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Canadian Ransomware Negotiator Arrested in FBI Breach Probe

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Executive Summary

Man Charged With Cyber Conspiracy and Extortion as FBI Investigates ShinyHunters Canadian ransomware negotiation expert Edward Dobrovsky, 54, has been named as the suspect recently arrested as part of the FBI's cra

Analysis

Man Charged With Cyber Conspiracy and Extortion as FBI Investigates ShinyHunters Canadian ransomware negotiation expert Edward Dobrovsky, 54, has been named as the suspect recently arrested as part of the FBI's crackdown on the ShinyHunters cyberextortion collective, after it breached law enforcement agency systems and stole personal information pertaining to employees.

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Source Attribution

Originally published by Bank Info Security on Oct 12, 2026.

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