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fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Wynn Resorts confirms data stolen after ShinyHunters threats

Wynn Resorts confirmed employee data theft and accepted hackers' claim of deletion, raising concerns about whether ransom was paid and data truly destroyed.
fromSecurityWeek
5 months ago

Security Industry Skeptical of Scattered Spider-ShinyHunters Retirement Claims

Some of the recent attacks attributed to Scattered Spider also appear to have involved ShinyHunters, a cybercrime group specializing in extortion. The two groups are believed to have merged. In a message posted online last week, Scattered Spider and ShinyHunters announced their retirement. A lengthy manifesto mentions recent high-profile hacks and taunts law enforcement. "Our objectives having been fulfilled, it is now time to say goodbye," the hackers said.
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