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#2 The Hacker News general October 04, 2026 at 07:22 UTC

ShinyHunters Suspect Rey Reportedly Detained in Jordan, Helping FBI Identify Group Members

By [email protected] (The Hacker News)

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Saif al-Din Khader, known online as 'Rey' and suspected of membership in the ShinyHunters digital extortion group, was reportedly detained in Jordan on September 29, 2026. Rey is said to be cooperating with the FBI and helping investigators identify other members of the group responsible for numerous high-profile data breaches. The development represents a significant law enforcement action against one of the most prolific cybercriminal collectives in recent years.

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