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FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator Edward Dubrovsky in ShinyHunters Extortion Case

Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania and faces federal charges for conspiracy and extortion. The FBI links the arrest to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which recently breached agency personnel data. Dubrovsky previously worked for firms that negotiate ransomware payments for victims, raising questions about the boundaries of cyber negotiation services.

via BleepingComputer|

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FBI Arrests Canadian Cyber Negotiator in ShinyHunters Probe

The FBI arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive, in Pennsylvania on charges of conspiracy and cyber extortion. Dubrovsky, who previously worked for ransomware negotiation firms, is suspected of aiding the ShinyHunters hacking group. This arrest follows the group’s September breach of the FBI’s job portal, which stole 2-3 terabytes of employee data. The case has been transferred to Texas, where the central investigation is being managed.

via CBS News|

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