ShinyHunters suspect detained in Jordan, reportedly cooperating with FBI

· Cybersecurity · Jordan · United States

A suspected member of the ShinyHunters extortion group, known online as "Rey" and identified as Saif al-Din Khader, has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help identify other members of the group. He was taken into custody on September 29.

Why it matters：The detention affects the ShinyHunters group, law enforcement, and potential victims, and could provide rare insight into a prolific data-extortion operation.

Key points

  • Reported by Reuters, citing three people familiar with the matter
  • Detained in Jordan on September 29
  • Suspect is said to be helping identify other group members

Sources (original reporting)

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