ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, aiding FBI

A suspected ShinyHunters hacking group member known online as “Rey” has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the extortion group.

According to Reuters, Jordanian authorities detained Rey, identified as Saif al-Din Khader, this week, with two sources saying he was taken into custody on Tuesday.

Two sources familiar with the arrest told Reuters that Khader is now helping the FBI and international law enforcement agencies locate other group members.