Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of involvement with the prolific ShinyHunters cybercrime group.
Cops announced the arrest on Monday night and said the Amsterdam resident would appear before judges at Rotterdam District Court today (Tuesday).
Officers have not named the suspect. However, a company has identified a person they believe to be the suspect as working for them as an offensive security lead. Dutch broadcaster RTL and other newswires have also published a name.
Authorities have not disclosed what conduct he is suspected of or identified any attacks allegedly involving him.
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Source: The Register
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