Pornhub news
Pornhub appears in 5 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Policy and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside AT&T, Aylo and FBI.
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Dutch Police Arrest Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Linked to Murder Plot Investigation
Dutch authorities, in coordination with the FBI, have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam suspected of leading the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group. The suspect, identified as Pepijn van der Stap, is also under investigation for allegedly planning two murders abroad. The arrest follows a series of high-profile data breaches linked to the group, including a recent breach of FBI systems.
30 September 2026
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Dutch Police Arrest Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Linked to Murder Plot Investigation
Dutch police, with FBI collaboration, arrest a 24-year-old man linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group and a murder plot investigation. Details on the breach and charges.
Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s VPN Age-Verification Law, Citing Constitutional Flaws
A U.S. federal judge halted Utah’s SB 73, ruling its VPN age-verification provisions unconstitutional and technically impossible. Here’s what it means for startups and privacy.
Ofcom investigates Pornhub’s age verification under UK’s Online Safety Act
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Aylo, owner of Pornhub, to assess the effectiveness of its age verification process under the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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FBI Investigates Alleged Breach by ShinyHunters
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminal group ShinyHunters breached its jobs portal and stole sensitive data of agents and applicants.