Dark Web Gang War Begins After ShinyHunters Hijacks Rival Site
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a rare public clash on the dark web, the hacking collective ShinyHunters announced it had taken control of the website of rival cybercrime group cl0p. The takeover, revealed on September 20, 2026, follows a dispute over an Oracle zero‑day exploit and mutual threats to expose each other’s secrets. The incident highlights growing turf wars among underground hacking groups and raises concerns about the security of dark‑web infrastructure. QUOTE: "We basically own them now," ShinyHunters said in an online chat with Reuters.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- Notorious cyber crime group claims hijack of key rival's site on dark web — Hindustan Times (center)
- Dark Web Gets Its Own Gang War As Hacking Group Hijacks Rival's Site, Says 'We Own Them Now' — Times Now (right-leaning)