Event Brief
ShinyHunters claims hijacked cl0p dark web site
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
Summary: ShinyHunters said on Sept 20 that it hijacked cybercrime rival cl0p’s dark web site, claiming it had gained control after finding a vulnerability in cl0p’s software on Sept 18. Reuters could not access the site on Sept 20, and it displayed “Domain Seized By ShinyHunters” on Sept 19, per a preserved screenshot.
WHO: ShinyHunters
WHAT: ShinyHunters claimed it hijacked cl0p’s dark web site and said it now “basically” owns the rival’s infrastructure.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: ShinyHunters said it broke into cl0p’s dark web site on Sept 18 after discovering a vulnerability in cl0p’s software and using it to gain control of cl0p’s infrastructure.
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