Tag Archives: digital extortion
Kerem Albayrak: The Truth Behind the 2017 Apple Blackmail Plot
In a recent disclosure, Kerem Albayrak explains how he orchestrated a high-profile blackmail attempt against Apple using social engineering tactics rather than a server breach. Continue reading
Kraken exchange breach: Insider extortion plot targets internal data
Kraken exchange breach reported as criminal extortionists threaten to leak internal system data following unauthorized access by insiders. Continue reading
Qilin Ransomware Targets Die Linke in 1.5 TB Data Breach
The Qilin ransomware group has claimed a massive data theft involving 1.5 TB of sensitive information from the German political party Die Linke. Continue reading
Digital Extortion Surge: Understanding the New Industrialized Threat
A record surge in digital extortion is targeting victims with automated scams and social media data; learn how to protect yourself from these industrialized attacks. Continue reading
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Tagged cybercrime, Cybersecurity, digital extortion, sextortion
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