Security News > 2018 > October > Sextortion Scam Wields Stolen Passwords, Demands Bitcoins
2018-10-31 14:03
Attackers Send a Leaked Password as 'Proof' Victim Was HackedScammers behind an ongoing "sextortion" campaign have been emailing a legitimate password - likely from a publicly leaked list - to victims with a threat to release a compromising video of the recipient unless they pay up in bitcoins, Barracuda Networks warns.
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