ShinyHunters hacker arrested in Netherlands sparks fresh attacks

A suspected member of the ShinyHunters group, aged 23, was arrested in the Netherlands.

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The arrest triggered an immediate escalation of cyberattacks by remaining accomplices.

Dutch authorities are investigating data thefts and mass extortion schemes.

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