Dutch man arrested in ShinyHunters investigation alleged to have been 'reformed hacker'
Van der Stap's 2023 convictions of data theft and extortion received widespread publicity, as did his subsequent disavowal of cybercrime.
A Dutch man, allegedly a former hacker who transformed into a cybersecurity pro, has been arrested in connection with the ShinyHunters investigation, according to Dutch police and his former employer. The 24-year-old individual, identified as Pepijn van der Stap, is set to appear in court in Rotterdam on Tuesday.
Van der Stap's former boss, Benjamin Korper of Neo Security, revealed that his firm had conducted an investigation following Van der Stap's arrest. Korper reported that no evidence of any hacking activities against Neo Security or its clients were found. Korper described the arrest as a shock, as he had thoroughly vetted Van der Stap before hiring him.
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