ShinyHunters Hacker Detained

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1. 3 Oct

   ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources say

   3 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 4 Oct

   Reuters could not immediately determine the circumstances of Khader’s detention or where he is being held.

   2 outlets · Times of India

Coverage 5 articles

• 5 Oct ‘More arrests are on the table’: Qantas hack gang member nabbedJordanian authorities have detained Saif al-Din Khader, also known as Rey, a suspected key member of the hacking group ShinyHunters behind several major cyber attacks including one on Qantas. Khader is cooperating with FBI and international law enforcement agencies in tracking down other members of the gang. The FBI director has indicated that further arrests are likely, emphasizing their commitment to pursuing all…Sydney Morning Herald
• 4 Oct ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan, cooperating with FBI, sources sayU.S. officials report that Jordanian authorities detained Saif al-Din Khader this week, suspected of being part of ShinyHunters, a hacking group responsible for defacing the FBI's website last month. The arrested individual is cooperating with investigators, according to sources. Earlier, Dutch police had reported arresting a 24-year-old from Amsterdam named Pepijn van der Stap in connection with the same hacking…CBS News
• 4 Oct ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft held in JordanJordanian authorities detained Saif al-Din Khader, a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, this week. Two sources confirmed that Khader was arrested on Tuesday and is now cooperating with FBI and global law enforcement to locate other members of the group. The FBI declined to comment but stated they are aggressively investigating the cyber incident involving ShinyHunters. Details about Khader’s…Times of India
• 3 Oct ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources sayA key member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which claims to have stolen data on all FBI employees, was detained in Jordan this week. Sources say Saif al-Din Khader, also known by his hacker nickname Rey, is cooperating with the FBI and international law enforcement to identify other hackers within the group. The detention occurred on September 29, and Khader’s cooperation could help authorities locate additional…The Straits Times
• 3 Oct ShinyHunters hacker in FBI data theft detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau, sources sayJordanian authorities detained Saif al-Din Khader, a member of the ShinyHunters hacking group that claims to have stolen data on all FBI employees, according to sources speaking to Reuters. Two of the three sources reported that Khader was cooperating with the FBI to help identify other members of the hacking group. The FBI declined to comment specifically but stated they are continuing their investigation and…The Straits Times

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