ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan over FBI data theft

· Cybersecurity · United States · Jordan

A hacker linked to the ShinyHunters group has been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI, sources said. The group claims to have stolen data on every employee in the US FBI.

Why it matters：If the breach claim holds, it would be one of the most serious penetrations of US law enforcement data and a test of cross-border cyber cooperation.

Key points

  • ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data on all FBI employees
  • The detained hacker is cooperating with the bureau
  • The detention took place in Jordan, according to sources

Sources (original reporting)

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