Online Extortion
Ransomware Gang Turns to Revenge Porn
In a rare step, a ransomware gang has leaked nude images allegedly connected to a victim.
A Decryption Key for Law Firm Emails in Hacked 9/11 Files Has Been Released
Someone has published the decryption key for the third layer of allegedly 9/11-linked documents from The Dark Overlord hacking group.
Hacked Instagram Influencers Rely on White-Hat Hackers to Get Their Accounts Back
Leaked internal documents and stories from influencers show that Instagram has an influencer-hacking problem.
The Dark Overlord Decrypts More 9/11 Insurance Files
After apparently raising thousands of dollars through a crowdfunding effort, The Dark Overlord have decrypted a set of the 9/11 attack connected litigation documents.
Hackers Threaten to Dump Insurance Files Related to 9/11 Attacks
The Dark Overlord appears to be trying to capitalize on conspiracy theories about the September 11 attacks.
Hackers Are Holding High Profile Instagram Accounts Hostage
Hackers have hijacked the accounts of at least four high profile Instagrammers recently, locking them out and demanding a bitcoin ransom. But Instagram is silent.
FBI Investigating Security Researcher for Links to Dark Overlord Hacking Gang
Justin Shafer has reported exposed data in his capacity as a researcher, but the FBI is investigating him for alleged links to The Dark Overlord hacking group.