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title: "FBI Arrests Suspected Member of ShinyHunters Hacking Network in Pennsylvania"
url: https://newscentral.site/fbi-arrests-suspected-member-of-shinyhunters-hacking-network/
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published: 2026-10-09T18:05:45.000Z
updated: 2026-10-10T21:35:47.696Z
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# FBI Arrests Suspected Member of ShinyHunters Hacking Network in Pennsylvania

A suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking network has been detained in Pennsylvania, marking a significant development in the FBI's ongoing efforts to dismantle the group.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has made another significant arrest in its ongoing efforts to dismantle the ShinyHunters hacking network. According to officials, a suspected member was detained in Pennsylvania, marking the latest development in this rapidly unfolding case.

A law enforcement source revealed that the suspect is a Canadian citizen and is believed to have been directly involved in the recent hack of the FBI's website. This individual's detention is part of the FBI's ongoing efforts to pursue new leads and gather evidence against the ShinyHunters network.

The FBI has continued to crack down on individuals linked to the ShinyHunters network, a group accused of hacking into job sites and stealing sensitive information from applicants. Despite requests for comment, authorities in Canada have remained tight-lipped about their involvement in the case.

A statement released by Leatherman revealed that the contractor responsible for accessing sensitive data has been removed, with measures taken to prevent further risks and protect employees. Meanwhile, another alleged member of ShinyHunters, identified as Pepijn van der Stap, was arrested earlier in Amsterdam at the age of 24.

He was taken into custody on September 15, placing him under arrest several days before ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for hacking the FBI jobs website.

This discrepancy raises questions about the timing and coordination of events surrounding the alleged hack. The intrusion itself was initially reported by 404 Media on September 22.

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Source: [CBS News Politics](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-shinyhunters-arrest-jobs-website-hack/)  
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