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Cyber exec arrested in case allegedly tied to ShinyHunters hackers

Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with alleged extortion activity.

By Luis Freitas

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Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with alleged extortion activity. Multiple reports have linked the case to the FBI's ongoing crackdown on the ShinyHunters hacking group, according to BleepingComputer.

Why it matters: Because the allegations involve a Canadian cybersecurity executive and a hacking group under FBI scrutiny, Canadian organizations may want to follow this case closely as more details emerge.

Source: BleepingComputer

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