Feds suspect ransom negotiator ran ShinyHunters extortion site

U.S. federal investigators are examining ties between executives at two ransomware negotiation firms and the ShinyHunters hacking group, which has recently stolen sensitive data. One U.S. executive allegedly aided ShinyHunters in pressuring victims to pay ransoms. The group, linked to over $70 million in extortion this year, has been involved in numerous major data breaches since 2019 and notably hacked the FBI recruitment website in September, leading to quick law enforcement actions, including the detention of a key figure in Jordan.