ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Jeppesen ForeFlight Before Arrests

A Jordanian teenager suspected of leading ShinyHunters has been detained and is cooperating with the FBI. KrebsOnSecurity reports the group was extorting Jeppesen ForeFlight, a Boeing unit sold to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion in November 2025.

• Suspected ShinyHunters leader Saif Al-din Khader detained in Amman
• Group was extorting Jeppesen ForeFlight, sold by Boeing for $10.55 billion
• Boeing confirmed extortion attempt; Jeppesen said no impact on operations
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