Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of confidential data stolen from Reddit
Hackers threaten to leak 80GB of confidential data stolen from Reddit
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We are very confident that Reddit will not pay any money for their data,” BlackCat wrote. “We expect to leak the data.”
I like how they know they're going to leak but using the threat to drum up media attention.
19 0 ReplyEven if Reddit did pay, what guarantie is there that they won't just leak it anyways? Not paying any hackers ransom is system admin 101.
5 2 ReplyThat's not true with established ransomware gangs. They have a reputation to uphold, and as soon as there is a news article about them not paying up, all victims stop paying up.
6 0 ReplyTrue. The damage is already done. The only value it can be extracted from it is to know the exploit that lead to the breach.
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Is the confidential data derived from user information? XD
8 0 ReplySeems even there the users are the true value creators
4 0 ReplyUsers aren't of value for reddit dummy
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Don't threaten just leak.
8 0 ReplyDo it, pussies!
5 1 Reply
80GB doesn't seem like a lot, just some movies from this year?
7 1 ReplyI hope they have the new Spiderverse :p
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So glad I never gave them my email address, personal info, or bought any awards.
6 0 ReplySays it's all the information reddit harvests from its users plus juicy internal data
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