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ShinyHunters Suspect “Rey” Detained in Jordan, Reportedly Helping FBI
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A key suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, known as "Rey," was detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI following a major breach of the FBI Jobs portal that exposed sensitive personnel data. The breach exploited an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability and ShinyHunters has also targeted other sectors including education with significant data theft.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Your security startup must prepare for intensified international law enforcement collaboration as hackers behind major breaches like ShinyHunters face cross-border detentions. FBI cooperation signals new openings for firms providing advanced threat detection and incident response in complex geopolitical contexts.
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