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Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation

Krebs on Security·September 28, 2026·1 min read

Dutch authorities arrested a 23-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of aiding ShinyHunters in data thefts and extortions. Following the arrest, remaining ShinyHunters members escalated attacks, stealing highly sensitive data from the FBI and extorting the Russian ransomware group Cl0p. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the prolific hacking group.

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