importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-10-04T12:52:05+05:30
ShinyHunters Suspect Detained in Jordan, Assists FBI in Identifying Members
A suspected ShinyHunters member, Rey, was detained in Jordan and cooperating with the FBI to identify group members, while the group faces ongoing investigations for cyberattacks and data breaches.
A suspected member of the ShinyHunters digital extortion group, who goes by the online alias "Rey," has been allegedly detained by authorities in Jordan, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Rey, whose real name is Saif al-Din Khader, is said to have been brought into custody on September 29, 2026, cooperating with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and
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