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https://osintsights.com/fbi-arrests-ransomware-negotiator-in-shinyhunters-probe?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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🚨🔓 SIGINT // Cybersecurity Watch — 2026-10-11
FBI arrests Canadian cybersecurity exec accused of hacking its own agents' data as part of the ShinyHunters breach—insider threats cut deep.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/us/politics/fbi-hack-shinyhunters-arrest.html
#ShinyHunters #FBI #DataBreach #CyberCrime

FBI Blames Contractor Patch Failure for ShinyHunters Hack [2026]
#contractor #shinyhunters #patch #failure #hack

https://redoracle.com/News/fbi-blames-contractor-patch-failure-for-shinyhunters-hack-2026.html

FBI Arrests Ransomware Negotiator in ShinyHunters Probe

In a major breakthrough in the ShinyHunters ransomware probe, the FBI has arrested a key player - a ransomware negotiator - in Pennsylvania, dealing a significant blow to the group that's extorted over $70 million from victims so far this year. The suspect, Edward Dobrovsky, faces charges of conspiracy and interference with commerce by threats.

https://osintsights.com/fbi-arrests-ransomware-negotiator-in-shinyhunters-probe?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Ransomware #Shinyhunters #Fbi #EmergingThreats #Cybercrime

FBI Arrests Cyber Exec Tied to ShinyHunters Hacking Group

In a stunning move, the FBI has arrested a Canadian cybersecurity executive with ties to the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group, taking another suspected co-conspirator off the streets. Edward Dubrovsky, 54, was taken into custody in Pennsylvania while attending a conference.

https://osintsights.com/fbi-arrests-cyber-exec-tied-to-shinyhunters-hacking-group?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Shinyhunters #Ransomware #Fbi #NationState #EmergingThreats

FBI Arrests Ransomware Negotiation Firm Co-Founder in ShinyHunters Probe

FBI arrests Cypfer co-founder Edward Dubrovsky, now associated with CyberSteward, in the ShinyHunters investigation into the FBI jobs…

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FBI has arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian citizen and co-founder of ransomware negotiation firm Cypfer, in the ShinyHunters investigation. Court records show he was detained pending a hearing in the Eastern District of Texas.

Listen/Read: https://hackread.com/fbi-arrests-ransomware-negotiation-founder-shinyhunters/

#ShinyHunters #Ransomware #Cybercrime #FBI

Nach #FBI-#Datenleck: Dienstleister rausgeworfen | Security https://www.heise.de/news/FBI-wirft-nach-Datenausleitung-aus-Jobportal-Dienstleister-raus-11479242.html #DataLeak #ShinyHunters #Datenschutz #privacy

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 — 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗺𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

SuspectFile.com explores the group’s evolution, its impact on the cybercrime landscape, and what recent developments could mean for its future, featuring insights from security experts Claudia Galingani Mongini and Jon DiMaggio, alongside exclusive comments from Qilin and Anubis.

https://www.suspectfile.com/shinyhunters-six-years-of-cybercrime-expert-analysis-and-ransomware-group-perspectives/

#Anubis #Arkem_Cyber #Baited #Qilin #RansomNews #ShinyHunters

FBI Arrests Founder of Ransomware Negotiation Firm

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/fbi-arrests-founder-of-ransomware-negotiation-firm/

#CyberExtortionStrategicResponse #FBIDirectorKashPatel #Ne'er-Do-WellNews #ALittleSunshine #EdwardDubrovsky #TheComingStorm #CyberSteward #ShinyHunters #Breadcrumbs #Cypfer

A co-founder of a cybersecurity firm specializing in ransomware negotiations just got arrested as part of the ShinyHunters investigation. The surface attack here isn't technical — it's structural: when the line between negotiator and threat actor blurs, trust becomes the vulnerability. Worth watching how this unfolds. #infosec #ransomware #ShinyHunters
https://www.techmeme.com/261009/p32#a261009p32

Breaking, new, by me:

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested an executive at a Canadian cybersecurity firm in connection with an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently relieved the FBI of sensitive data on thousands of agents, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

From the story:

"Dubrovsky’s LinkedIn profile states he is the author of Cyber Extortion Strategic Response, a 252-page book that promises to “take readers beyond the ransom note and into the decisions that determine how an organization responds, recovers, and protects what matters.”

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/fbi-arrests-founder-of-ransomware-negotiation-firm/

#FBI #shinyhunters #ransomware #cybercrime

edit: Cypfer said Dubrovsky was a managing director until leaving in Nov. 2025, not an ex-founder as his LinkedIn profile says. This link backs that up, saying he was COO and managing partner:

https://cypfer.com/es/modern-slavery/#:~:text=COO%20and%20Managing%20Partner

FBI Arrests Executive at Ransomware Negotiation Firm

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/fbi-arrests-founder-of-ransomware-negotiation-firm/

FBI Disrupts ShinyHunters Network with Third Arrest

The FBI has made a significant breakthrough in disrupting the notorious ShinyHunters group with the arrest of another suspected co-conspirator, bringing them one step closer to justice. This latest apprehension follows a series of efforts by the bureau to crack down on the group behind the recent FBIjobs.gov incident.

https://osintsights.com/fbi-disrupts-shinyhunters-network-with-third-arrest?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Shinyhunters #EmergingThreats #Extortion #Fbi #Ransomware

On October 9, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of another suspected ShinyHunters associate.

The group had claimed in September that it breached the FBI’s recruiting website and stole sensitive data.

Patel’s announcement did not confirm that the newly arrested suspect was involved in that incident.

The FBI has not named the suspect, and no charges against them have been made public.

https://en.hacks.gr/to-fbi-anakoinose-ti-syllipsi-ypoptoy-poy-feretai-na-synergazetai-me-ti-shinyhunters/

#FBI #ShinyHunters #LawEnforcement #DataBreach

The FBI has arrested a third person allegedly linked to ShinyHunters -- this time, it's a Canadian in Pennsylvania who was allegedly involved in the FBI Jobs incident.

If you're keeping score, that's three arrests since September, two of which are allegedly linked to the FBI Jobs incident. The third arrest occurred before that attack.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-shinyhunters-arrest-jobs-website-hack/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=1018860676

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/us/politics/fbi-hack-shinyhunters-arrest.html

#ShinyHunters #FBI #arrest #govsec #databreach

FBI arrests another suspected ShinyHunters hacker after agency breach

The FBI has arrested another suspected member of the ShinyHunters extortion group believed to be involved in the recent breach of FBI systems, Director Kash Patel announced Friday. [...]

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FBI Disrupts ShinyHunters Extortion Group with Latest Arrest

The FBI has struck another blow against the notorious ShinyHunters extortion group with the arrest of a key suspect, bringing the group one step closer to being held accountable for their malicious actions. A Canadian citizen, considered a primary co-conspirator, was apprehended in Pennsylvania, although authorities have not yet…

https://osintsights.com/fbi-disrupts-shinyhunters-extortion-group-with-latest-arrest?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Shinyhunters #ExtortionGroup #Fbi #EmergingThreats #RansomwareOperations

FBI Director Kash Patel says agents arrested another suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator amid an investigation that includes an alleged agent data breach. The claim rests on a single secondary report and the FBI statement, so scope and attribution remain unconfirmed. #ShinyHunters #DataBreach #CyberCrime

https://cyberworldops.eu/en/fbi-says-another-shinyhunters-suspect-is-in-custody-after-agent-data

This Week in Security: New Spectre Attacks, Crushing Quantity of Linux Vulns, Google Gets Too Much AI, and Hacking Lawnmowers

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/10/09/this-week-in-security-new-spectre-attacks-crushing-quantity-of-linux-vulns-google-gets-too-much-ai-and-hacking-lawnmowers/

Discover how a missing Oracle patch caused a massive FBI data breach. Learn about the ShinyHunters attack on the FBIJobs portal and the severe security risks.

#FBIDataBreach #CyberSecurity #OraclePeopleSoft #ShinyHunters #TechNews

https://meterpreter.org/fbi-data-breach-oracle-patch/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Patch your PeopleSoft systems against the Oracle vulnerability issued in June — that fix has been sitting in your inventory since summer.

Reward: You've received a Compromised Loot Crate. Contents non-returnable. We are not liable for foreign intelligence services farming your stats.

https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/10/fbi-removes-accenture-contractor-after-missed-security-patch-led-breach/416441

#Cybersecurity #DataBreach #ShinyHunters #PeopleSoft #Accenture #PatchedOrPerish (3/3)

#ShinyHunters Extorted #Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/shinyhunters-extorted-boeing-spin-off-prior-to-arrests/

#cybersecurity #cybercrime #ransomware