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FBI Arrests Executive at Ransomware Negotiation Firm

Krebs on Security·October 10, 2026·1 min read

FBI agents arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm on Thursday in connection with an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group, which recently stole sensitive data on thousands of FBI agents, according to multiple sources cited by KrebsOnSecurity. The arrest marks a significant step in the probe.

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