Tag: hacker

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October 7, 2026· Cybersecurity

Dutch Authorities Arrest Convicted Hacker Linked to ShinyHunters as Group Escalates Global Cyberattacks

Authorities in the Netherlands have apprehended a 24-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of providing critical support to the notorious hacker collective known as "ShinyHunters." The arrest has triggered a volatile response from the group, which has dramatically escalated its illicit operations, including high-profile data thefts targeting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the extortion…

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September 28, 2026· Cybersecurity

Arrest of Former "Umbreon" Hacker Sparks Escalated Cyber-Campaign by ShinyHunters

Authorities in the Netherlands have apprehended a 24-year-old man, a convicted cybercriminal with a history of high-profile data theft, on suspicion of providing critical support to the prolific and aggressive hacking collective known as "ShinyHunters." The arrest, which occurred in mid-September 2026, has triggered a volatile reaction from the remaining members of the group, who…

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September 27, 2026· Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Bitget Hacker Accelerates Laundering of $388M Heist as XRP Transfers Surge

The digital asset landscape remains on high alert following the massive $388 million security breach of the crypto exchange Bitget. As investigators and blockchain forensics teams continue to trace the movement of stolen funds, the perpetrator has ramped up efforts to obfuscate the trail of illicitly obtained assets. According to recent blockchain data, approximately $83…