{
  "id": 11881942,
  "title": "Jordan says suspected ShinyHunters hacker arrested after FBI data theft claim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jordan-says-suspected-shinyhunters-hacker-arrested-after-fbi-data",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:18:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/04/jordan-us-hacking/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jordanian government has announced the arrest of an individual suspected of belonging to the ShinyHunters hacking group, following claims by the group that they had stolen data on all FBI employees. Officials quoted by state television stated that the investigation into the suspect and the group's connections is ongoing, though the suspect's identity has not been disclosed. The arrest of this individual comes after a Reuters report, citing three sources familiar with the case, identified the suspect as Saif Al Din Khader, known by the online alias Rey. Khader is alleged to be cooperating with the FBI, helping them locate the group's other members. ShinyHunters, known for targeting major corporations globally, is believed to primarily consist of young, English-speaking hackers focused on data theft and extortion. The group's alleged theft of FBI employee data has drawn comparisons to a 2015 intrusion at the US Office of Personnel Management, which compromised details on millions of Americans. FBI Director Kash Patel had previously hinted at more arrests, stating that FBI teams were actively working on new leads. Khader's cooperation with investigators has been crucial in containing the damage, as he is reportedly showing investigators his electronic devices and digital correspondence to assist in locating his cohorts.",
  "summary": "Jordan has confirmed the arrest of a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which claims to have stolen data on every FBI employee, after reports of his detention in the kingdom. State television quoted an official on Saturday as saying that \"investigations are ongoing with the suspect about the activities of the group and the groups it is connected with\". The official said the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jordan arrests suspected ShinyHunters hacker, identity undisclosed",
    "Suspect identified as Saif Al Din Khader, alias Rey",
    "Khader reportedly cooperating with FBI to locate group members"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Jordan says suspected ShinyHunters hacker arrested after FBI data theft claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/jordan-says-suspected-shinyhunters-hacker-arrested-after-fbi-data-11884867",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:18:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}