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#1 BleepingComputer general October 10, 2026 at 15:07 UTC

Cyber exec arrested in case allegedly tied to ShinyHunters hackers

By Lawrence Abrams

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Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania on federal extortion charges linked to the FBI's ongoing investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group. The case is notable because it involves an industry insider allegedly connected to a group that previously targeted FBI IT systems, raising questions about trust and vetting within the security profession.

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