
Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
Federal authorities in the United States suspect a negotiator for the ransomware group ShinyHunters ran an extortion website. They allege the individual facilitated ransom payments and communications between victims and attackers. The investigation, involving several agencies, focuses on disrupting the platform that allowed victims to negotiate settlements. No arrests have been reported, and the probe remains ongoing at this stage.