ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, aiding FBI

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 07:09 PM UTC·Source: BleepingComputer

Updated: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 08:00 PM UTC

Executive Summary

A suspected ShinyHunters hacking group member known online as "Rey" has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the extortion group. [...]

Analysis

A suspected ShinyHunters hacking group member known online as "Rey" has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the extortion group. [...]

Source Attribution

Originally published by BleepingComputer on Oct 3, 2026.

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