A Canada-based cybersecurity expert was arrested last week in the United States on suspicion of being involved in ShinyHunters attacks, including the recent hacking of FBI systems.
FBI director Kash Patel announced on Friday that agents had arrested another suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator.
“This is the latest arrest this FBI has made in a matter of days involving this network, as we work non-stop to dismantle the group, pursue new leads and evidence, and act quickly,” Patel stated, adding, “We will continue to work closely with our partners to disrupt what’s left of the ShinyHunters group and their associates, no matter where they operate.”
The suspect has not officially been named, but The New York Times and cybersecurity blogger Brian Krebs reported that he is Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity expert specializing in ransomware response.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed for CBS News that it’s aware of the arrest of a Canadian in the United States in connection with ShinyHunters.
Dubrovsky was reportedly arrested by the FBI after traveling to Philadelphia for a conference. He is suspected of being involved in the recent ShinyHunters attack targeting the FBI.
The extortion group claimed to have accessed the FBI’s jobs website and other systems, allegedly obtaining information on nearly all agents and job applicants. The hackers said they carried out the attack in response to a report the FBI published earlier in the year warning organizations about ShinyHunters activity.