ShinyHunters reportedly breaches Pornhub, asking for a Bitcoin ransom for 2025
Pornhub is facing significant backlash after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a large data breach. They reportedly stole about 94GB of information linked to over 200 million records and are now demanding a ransom in Bitcoin. BleepingComputer has reported that the hackers threatened to release this data unless their demands are met. While […]
Hackers Demand Bitcoin Ransom to Prevent Exposure of Pornhub Users
Hacker Group ‘ShinyHunters’ Claims to Have Stolen Pornhub User Data A hacker group known as ‘ShinyHunters’ claims it has acquired sensitive personal information from users of Pornhub, a major adult entertainment platform. They are reportedly demanding a ransom payment in Bitcoin to prevent the release of this data, which could have serious repercussions for those […]
Josh Duhamel talks about ‘Ransom Canyon’ as the Netflix success prepares for Season 2
Reflections on “Ransom Canyon” Josh Duhamel recently shared his thoughts on his experience with the popular Netflix series “Ransom Canyon,” which is set to return for its second season. “We had a really good time,” Duhamel, 52, mentioned while promoting his upcoming film, “London Call.” He described the cast as enthusiastic and easy to work […]
Democrats called out for double standards regarding ‘hostage-taking’ and ‘ransom’ language in previous shutdown disputes
Government Shutdown Tensions Resurface In Washington, the ongoing debate over government shutdowns is heating up again, with Democrats reminding everyone of past Republican tactics. This time, the tables have turned, as the GOP is pushing for a “clean” funding solution without any concessions while Democrats hold firm on their demands. It’s a stark contrast to […]
Ontario Kidnapper Who Asked for $1M in Bitcoin Ransom Receives 13-Year Sentence
Simply put Kieron Moore received a 13-year prison sentence, having already spent three years incarcerated. A young co-defendant, referred to as SM, is set to receive a ruling in Oshawa on October 3rd. The victim was reportedly tortured and demanded to pay $1 million in Bitcoin in 2022 before managing to escape. The situation, which […]
Hackers Target Coinbase for a $20 Million Ransom
Coinbase Faces Major Data Breach and Ransom Demand Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has revealed that it suffered a significant cyber attack, which has potentially exposed sensitive customer data. The incident could lead to losses of around $400 million. While the hackers are demanding a ransom of $20 million, Coinbase is offering […]
Cybercriminals stole customer information and demanded a $20 million ransom.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Thursday that hackers had stolen customer data and demanded a ransom of $20 million to keep the information private. The group of cybercriminals reportedly convinced a small number of offshore customer support agents to copy data from support tools in exchange for payment, according to Coinbase’s blog post. The criminals […]
Lawsuit aims to examine ransom letters sent to Charles Lindbergh and his wife.
Recently, forensic methods that helped identify victims of the Gilgo Beach murders are now being used to re-examine the case of Bruno Hauptmann, a German immigrant accused of kidnapping the Lindbergh baby over 90 years ago. This month, three individuals—a history professor, a retired teacher, and a developmental psychologist—filed a lawsuit against New Jersey State […]
Abductors in France Aim at Cryptocurrency Business Owners for Ransom
PARIS (AP) – French authorities have successfully rescued the father of a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur during a nighttime operation, after he was abducted for ransom. This incident highlights growing criminal activities targeting individuals involved in digital assets. According to the prosecutor’s office on Sunday, the man was lured to Paris on Thursday morning. “The victim […]
North Carolina: 2 Illegals Charged After Kidnapping Woman And Infant, Demanding $1M Ransom, Third Suspect Still At Large
(l) Miguel Angel Duran Dura. /(r) Paola Duran Duran (Photo: Garner Police Station) OAN Staff Brook Mallory5:55pm – Thursday, May 1st, 2025 The two non-citizens, along with their third accomplice who fled, accused their North Carolina mother and young daughter at muzzle Monday after their family refused a $1 million ransom, according to the Garner […]