KrebsOnSecurity, citing two unnamed sources, reports FBI investigators suspect an executive at a U.S. consulting firm helped run ShinyHunters' Shinywire extortion site (nearly 100 victims listed). No charges so far; the firm is unnamed. Negotiator Edward Dubrovsky is charged with extortion conspiracy (complaint sealed). CyberAcuView's Mark Camillo calls percentage fees for negotiators an inherent conflict of interest.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/feds-suspect-ransom-negotiator-ran-shinyhunters-extortion-site/