# Pepijn van der Stap

Type: Person

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/pepijn-van-der-stap
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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### ShinyHunters suspect held: 140+ breaches, $70M extortion
2026-09-30 00:36:55 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Dutch police have arrested the alleged leader of ShinyHunters, the extortion group behind 140+ breaches and at least $70 million in payments since 2025. The suspect, identified as Pepijn van der Stap, was working at a Dutch security firm and is now linked to two alleged murder plots. The arrest hands investigators a seized laptop likely to expose infrastructure, affiliates, and additional victims.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/shinyhunters-alleged-leader-arrest-netherlands-cyber

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