Dutch Police Arrest 'Reformed' Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation
SourceKrebs on Security
StatusNews report
AddedSeptember 28, 2026
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Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a 23-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of aiding in data thefts and extortions by the prolific hacker group ShinyHunters. In the days immediately following the suspect's arrest, remaining ShinyHunters members dramatically escalated their attacks, stealing highly sensitive data from the FBI and extorting the Russian ransomware group Cl0p.
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What is the Dutch Police Arrest 'Reformed' Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation incident?
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a 23-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of aiding in data thefts and extortions by the prolific hacker group ShinyHunters. In the days immediately following the suspect's arrest, remaining ShinyHunters...
When did the incident happen?
This incident was disclosed on September 28, 2026.
What should I do if I was affected?
If you have an account with this organization, change your password and enable two-factor authentication. Be cautious of phishing emails, calls, or texts that reference this incident.
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