Previously Convicted Dutch Hacker Arrested in ShinyHunters Odido Probe

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Pepijn van der Stap currently works as Offensive Security Lead at Dutch cybersecurity firm Neo Security.

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Dutch authorities have confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old man as part of their investigation into the February cyberattack against telecom provider Odido, an attack claimed by ShinyHunters. Multiple sources have identified the arrested man as convicted Dutch hacker and security researcher Pepijn van der Stap.

The Dutch police media desk confirmed the arrest after reports about the development appeared on Sunday. Police have not publicly named the suspect, but three sources familiar with the investigation told cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs that the man in custody is Van der Stap. Sources cited by Krebs said he was arrested on or around September 16 and has remained in custody for questioning.

The arrest follows a months-long investigation by the Dutch National Police and Public Prosecution Service into the Odido breach....

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