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Sources: US investigators pursuing ShinyHunters, which stole FBI data, identified executives at two ransomware negotiation firms who had unusually close ties (Brian Krebs/Krebs on Security)

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In short

US investigators have identified executives at two ransomware negotiation firms, ShinyHunters and DarkSide, who have unusually close ties to the FBI. The investigation is ongoing and is expected to lead to further revelations about the behavior of these firms and their connections to the FBI.

Key points

  • US investigators have identified executives at two ransomware negotiation firms, ShinyHun…: US investigators have identified executives at two ransomware negotiation firms, ShinyHunters and DarkSide, who have unusually close ties to the FBI.
  • The investigation is ongoing and is expected to lead to further revelations about the beh…: The investigation is ongoing and is expected to lead to further revelations about the behavior of these firms and their connections to the FBI.

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