ShinyHunters news
ShinyHunters appears in 4 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside FBI, AT&T and Pornhub.
Latest development
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.
Kiteworks Urges Customers to Shut Down Servers Over Imminent Cyberattack Threat
Kiteworks advises customers to shut down servers due to credible cyberattack threats, citing zero-day vulnerabilities and law enforcement alerts.
AI Hype Meets Reality: Debunking Claims, Privacy Risks, and Geopolitical Rivalry
Experts challenge AI breakthrough claims by Anthropic and OpenAI. Smart glasses spark privacy concerns in India, while the US and China compete for AI supremacy.
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.