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Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site

Published · Updated · Source: Krebs on Security · BrianKrebs
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The group, initially operated by cybercriminals in France, has been led by a teenage hacker from Jordan, Rey, who was recently detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI. ShinyHunters has extorted over $70 million this year, and the FBI is pursuing individuals involved in the operation, including those who facilitated ransom payments.

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