Cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it seized rival cl0p's dark web site

On September 20, 2026, the cybercrime group ShinyHunters announced it had hijacked the dark web site of rival gang cl0p, claiming to have exploited a vulnerability in cl0p's software. The site displayed "Domain Seized By ShinyHunters" before becoming unreachable. Cybersecurity experts confirmed the clash was genuine. The feud reportedly originated from a dispute over a zero-day exploit in Oracle's E-Business Suite. ShinyHunters has a history of high-profile data thefts, including attacks on Rockstar Games and Canvas.

Cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it seized rival cl0p's dark web site
Published Sep 21, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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