ShinyHunters Suspect Rey Reportedly Detained in Jordan, Helping FBI Identify Group Members

ShinyHunters Suspect Rey Reportedly Detained in Jordan, Helping FBI Identify Group Members
A suspected ShinyHunters member known as “Rey” has allegedly been detained in Jordan and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the group. The case follows fresh arrests and revelations about ShinyHunters’ attacks on organizations including the FBI portal, Cl0p’s darknet site, and more than 140 victims, with the group’s roots traced back to TheDarkOverlord and GnosticPlayers. #ShinyHunters #Rey #BreachForums #Cl0p #GravCMS #FBI #TheDarkOverlord #GnosticPlayers

Keypoints

  • Rey, also known as Saif al-Din Khader, was reportedly detained in Jordan on September 29, 2026.
  • He is said to be cooperating with the FBI and law enforcement against ShinyHunters.
  • Rey was previously linked to Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, Hellcat, and BreachForums.
  • ShinyHunters recently hijacked Cl0p’s darknet site and breached the FBI’s apply.fbijobs.gov portal.
  • Researchers say ShinyHunters has evolved into a resilient brand tied to TheDarkOverlord and GnosticPlayers.

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