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ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, aiding FBI
A suspected ShinyHunters hacking group member known online as "Rey" has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the extortion group.
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A suspected member of the ShinyHunters extortion group, known online as “Rey” and identified as Saif al‑Din Khader, was detained by Jordanian authorities earlier this week. Reuters reports he was taken into custody on Tuesday. The detainee is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the hacking group.
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