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Scammers Pose as ShinyHunters to Blackmail Data-Breach Victims With Fake Webcam Videos

Cybersecurity NewsJuly 28, 20264 min read

Victims of recent data breaches are receiving alarming emails that claim hackers recorded them through their webcams. The messages borrow the ShinyHunters name and cite a recipient’s real email address, turning a familiar sextortion script into a more personal and intimidating fraud. The goal is simple: pressure recipients into sending Bitcoin before they have time […] The post Scammers Pose as ShinyHunters to Blackmail Data-Breach Victims With Fake Webcam Videos appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Victims of recent data breaches are receiving alarming emails that claim hackers recorded them through their webcams. The messages borrow the ShinyHunters name and cite a recipient’s real email address, turning a familiar sextortion script into a more personal and intimidating fraud. The goal is simple: pressure recipients into sending Bitcoin before they have time to assess the claim. Rather than relying on malware, the…

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