Tag: extortion
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Discord Says Hackers Stole 70,000 ID Photos, Dismisses Extortion Claims
70,000 Discord users had government ID photos and private data exposed via a third-party vendor breach. See Discord’s full response and critical security steps to protect your identity. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/discord-hackers-id-photos-dismisses-extortion-claim/
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Hack of age verification firm may have exposed Discord users’ ID photos
Names, email addresses and other contact details of about 70,000 global users could also have been takenGovernment ID photos of about 70,000 global users of Discord, a popular messaging and chat platform among video gamers, may have been exposed after hackers compromised a company contracted to carry out age verification checks.Some users’ names, email addresses…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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Discord Data Breach Exposes 1.5 TB of Data and 2 Million Government ID Photos
The popular communication platform Discord is confronting a major extortion attempt after cybercriminals breached one of its third-party customer service providers, compromising sensitive user data including government identification photos used for age verification. Threat actors claim to have exfiltrated1.5 terabytesof sensitive information, including over2.1 million government-issued identification photos. However, Discord disputes these figures, stating that…
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Discord Data Breach Exposes 1.5 TB of Data and 2 Million Government ID Photos
The popular communication platform Discord is confronting a major extortion attempt after cybercriminals breached one of its third-party customer service providers, compromising sensitive user data including government identification photos used for age verification. Threat actors claim to have exfiltrated1.5 terabytesof sensitive information, including over2.1 million government-issued identification photos. However, Discord disputes these figures, stating that…
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The Evolution of Chaos: Ransomware’s New Era of Speed and Intelligence
In 2025, the notorious Chaos ransomware has undergone a dramatic transformation, emerging with a sophisticated C++ variant that represents the most dangerous iteration to date. This marks the first time Chaos has departed from its traditional .NET foundation, introducing destructive extortion tactics and cryptocurrency theft capabilities that significantly amplify both operational impact and financial risk…
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Salesforce says it won’t pay extortion demand in 1 billion records breach
Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters gave Salesforce until Friday to pay or else. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/salesforce-says-it-wont-pay-extortion-demand-in-1-billion-records-breach/
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Red Hat breach escalates as criminals collaborate on ‘multi-terabyte’ extortion plot
Bad guys promise not to attack customers if they get paid First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/07/red_hat_breach_new_claims/
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Red Hat breach escalates as criminals collaborate on ‘multi-terabyte’ extortion plot
Bad guys promise not to attack customers if they get paid First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/07/red_hat_breach_new_claims/
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LockBit, Qilin & DragonForce Join Forces in Ransomware ‘Cartel’
The three extortion gangs also invited other e-crime attackers to join their collaboration to share attack information and resources, in the wake of LockBit 5.0 being released. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/extortion-gangs-join-forces-ransomware-cartel
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Qilin ransomware claims Asahi brewery attack, leaks data
The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack at Japanese beer maker Asahi, adding the company to its extortion page on the dark web yesterday. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-claims-asahi-brewery-attack-leaks-data/
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Qilin ransomware claims Asahi brewery attack, leaks data
The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack at Japanese beer maker Asahi, adding the company to its extortion page on the dark web yesterday. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-claims-asahi-brewery-attack-leaks-data/
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Take this rob and shove it! Salesforce issues stern retort to ransomware extort
CRM giant ‘will not engage, negotiate with, or pay’ the scumbags First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/08/salesforce_refuses_to_pay_ransomware/
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Crimson Collective hackers target AWS cloud instances for data theft
The ‘Crimson Collective’ threat group has been targeting AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud environments for the past weeks, to steal data and extort companies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crimson-collective-hackers-target-aws-cloud-instances-for-data-theft/
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Salesforce refuses to submit to extortion demands linked to hacking campaigns
The company said it is aware of recent claims, but will not negotiate or pay a ransom. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/salesforce-refuses-extortion-demands-hacking/802355/
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Salesforce refuses to submit to extortion demands linked to hacking campaigns
The company said it is aware of recent claims, but will not negotiate or pay a ransom. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/salesforce-refuses-extortion-demands-hacking/802355/
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Salesforce refuses to submit to extortion demands linked to hacking campaigns
The company said it is aware of recent claims, but will not negotiate or pay a ransom. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/salesforce-refuses-extortion-demands-hacking/802355/
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Teenagers arrested in England over cyberattack on nursery chain Kido
London’s Metropolitan Police announced the arrests of two 17-year-old boys who are under questioning in relation to the hack and extortion of the Kido chain. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/kido-nursery-school-chain-hack-arrests-britain
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Teenagers arrested in England over cyberattack on nursery chain Kido
London’s Metropolitan Police announced the arrests of two 17-year-old boys who are under questioning in relation to the hack and extortion of the Kido chain. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/kido-nursery-school-chain-hack-arrests-britain
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Qantas among nearly 40 companies facing ransom demand from hacker group
Hacker collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters reportedly threatening to leak stolen personal data from dozens of firms in major extortion attempt<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/08/australia-politics-live-gaza-rally-parliament-anthony-albanese-sussan-ley-question-time-andrew-hastie-ntwnfb”>Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</li><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Qantas is one of almost 40 global companies that have until Friday to begin…
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Crimson Collective Exploits AWS Services to Steal Sensitive Data
A newly identified threat group called Crimson Collective has emerged as a significant security concern for organizations using Amazon Web Services (AWS), employing sophisticated techniques to steal sensitive data and extort victims. The Crimson Collective demonstrates remarkable proficiency in exploiting AWS cloud environments through a methodical approach that begins with compromising long-term access keys. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has…
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Crimson Collective Exploits AWS Services to Steal Sensitive Data
A newly identified threat group called Crimson Collective has emerged as a significant security concern for organizations using Amazon Web Services (AWS), employing sophisticated techniques to steal sensitive data and extort victims. The Crimson Collective demonstrates remarkable proficiency in exploiting AWS cloud environments through a methodical approach that begins with compromising long-term access keys. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has…
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Crimson Collective Exploits AWS Services to Steal Sensitive Data
A newly identified threat group called Crimson Collective has emerged as a significant security concern for organizations using Amazon Web Services (AWS), employing sophisticated techniques to steal sensitive data and extort victims. The Crimson Collective demonstrates remarkable proficiency in exploiting AWS cloud environments through a methodical approach that begins with compromising long-term access keys. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has…
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Crimson Collective Exploits AWS Services to Steal Sensitive Data
A newly identified threat group called Crimson Collective has emerged as a significant security concern for organizations using Amazon Web Services (AWS), employing sophisticated techniques to steal sensitive data and extort victims. The Crimson Collective demonstrates remarkable proficiency in exploiting AWS cloud environments through a methodical approach that begins with compromising long-term access keys. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has…
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Red Hat Breach Impacts 5,000+ High-Value Enterprise Customers, Data at Risk
An extortion group calling itself Crimson Collective claimed responsibility for a major breach at Red Hat Consulting. With only 22 followers on Telegram at the time, the group’s rapid rise to notoriety has stunned security experts. By the end of that day, Red Hat confirmed the breach and began notifying affected clients. Red Hat Consulting…
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Red Hat Breach Impacts 5,000+ High-Value Enterprise Customers, Data at Risk
An extortion group calling itself Crimson Collective claimed responsibility for a major breach at Red Hat Consulting. With only 22 followers on Telegram at the time, the group’s rapid rise to notoriety has stunned security experts. By the end of that day, Red Hat confirmed the breach and began notifying affected clients. Red Hat Consulting…