Suspected ShinyHunters Hacker Detained in Jordan as FBI Data-Theft Investigation Widens

WASHINGTON/AMMAN: A suspected key member of the ShinyHunters hacking group has been detained in Jordan as authorities investigate a major alleged theft of FBI employee data.

Sources say suspect is cooperating

Three people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Saif al-Din Khader was detained by Jordanian authorities. Two sources said he is cooperating with the FBI in efforts to identify other alleged members of the group.

The FBI declined to comment on a specific arrest but said it continues to investigate the cyber incident and work with partners.

Claims remain under investigation

ShinyHunters has claimed it stole extensive FBI personnel data. Such claims should be treated as allegations unless independently verified by investigators.

Follow international cybercrime news at NewsNationOnline. Source: Reuters.

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