Dutch police have arrested a man as part of an investigation into the hacker group ShinyHunters, according to police and his employer, cited by Reuters and The Straits Times.
The man had previously drawn international media attention for what was portrayed as a shift from cybercriminal to security professional, according to the same reports.
According to The Jerusalem Post, the man, identified as Van der Stap, was convicted in 2023 of data theft and extortion, and his subsequent disavowal of cybercrime received widespread publicity.
The arrest took place in Amsterdam and was reported on Monday, Sept. 28, according to The Straits Times.
How each side covered it
Center
- Reported the arrest of a Dutch man described as a 'reformed hacker' in connection with the ShinyHunters investigation.
- Cited both Dutch police and the man's boss as sources confirming the arrest.
- Noted his prior media coverage as an example of transitioning from cybercrime to security work.
“Dutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and boss say” — The Straits Times
Right
- Identified the arrested man as Van der Stap.
- Highlighted his 2023 convictions for data theft and extortion.
- Noted the widespread publicity around his later disavowal of cybercrime.
“Van der Stap's 2023 convictions of data theft and extortion received widespread publicity, as did his subsequent disavowal of cybercrime.” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in the ShinyHunters investigation?
Dutch police arrested a man previously profiled as a 'reformed hacker' as part of an investigation into the hacker group ShinyHunters, according to police and his employer.
Who is the man arrested in the ShinyHunters probe?
According to The Jerusalem Post, the man is identified as Van der Stap, who was convicted in 2023 of data theft and extortion and later publicly renounced cybercrime.
Where and when was the arrest reported?
The arrest was reported in Amsterdam on Monday, Sept. 28, according to The Straits Times.
What is ShinyHunters?
ShinyHunters is a hacker group referenced in the investigation that led to the arrest, though the supplied sources do not provide further detail on the group itself.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- ReutersCenterDutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and boss say
- The RegisterCenterDutch police arrest 'security pro' in ShinyHunters probe
- The Straits TimesCenterDutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and boss say
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningDutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters probe