Saif al-Din Khader, a member of the ShinyHunters group, is cooperating with Jordanian authorities to identify other hackers involved in an FBI breach.
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Saif al-Din Khader, a member of the ShinyHunters group, is cooperating with Jordanian authorities to identify other hackers involved in an FBI breach.
Parent: CybersecurityEntity: ShinyHuntersSub-entity: Saif al-Din KhaderImpact: positiveDate: Oct 3, 2026Target: Cooperation of Saif al-Din Khader with authorities
Jordanian authorities have detained a key hacker from the ShinyHunters group to aid in tracking down other members involved in cyberattacks on FBI systems.
Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: Jordanian authoritiesImpact: positiveDate: Oct 3, 2026Target: Detention of the hacker by Jordanian authorities
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Sources: ShinyHunters member Saif al-Din Khader, aka "Rey," was detained in Jordan and is cooperating to identify other hackers involved in the FBI breach (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/key-shinyhunters-hacker-detained-jordan-is-cooperating-sources-say-2026-10-03/
http://www.techmeme.com/261003/p11#a261003p11
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🔘 A hacker from the group that claimed to have breached FBI services has been detained in Jordan Reuters reported the news, citing sources. The sources said the detained man, Saif al-Din Khader, is helping the FBI and law enforcement track down other members of ShinyHunters. The hackers previously claimed to have obtained the home addresses and phone numbers of FBI employees and their family members. 🔘 Subscribe now! Chat
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Key ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan after FBI breach, is cooperating, sources say
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-910467?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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