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FBI Arrests Cyber Exec Tied to ShinyHunters Hacking Group

In a stunning move, the FBI has arrested a Canadian cybersecurity executive with ties to the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group, taking another suspected co-conspirator off the streets. Edward Dubrovsky, 54, was taken into custody in Pennsylvania while attending a conference.

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Uber Freight Probes Data Breach Claims by Helix Hacking Group

Uber Freight is investigating claims that a hacking group called Helix has stolen nearly 1 million files from the company, posting them online as evidence. The breach has sparked an urgent probe into unauthorized access to Uber Freight's systems and data repositories.

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ShinyHunters data leaks fuel sextortion scam targeting breach victims

Beware of sextortion scam emails claiming to be from ShinyHunters, a hacking group that's actually being impersonated by copycats using leaked data to threaten victims. These scammers are sending convincing but fake messages, trying to extort money by claiming they've recorded compromising information about you.

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