Ransom
Hackers Demand $10M From Riot Games to Stop Leak of ‘League of Legends’ Source Code
Motherboard obtained the ransom note that hackers sent Riot Games on Tuesday, which threatened to release ‘League of Legends’ source code.
REvil Ransomware Site Goes Offline
The prolific ransomware group is responsible for the wide-ranging attack on Kaseya.
Ransomware Gang Turns to Revenge Porn
In a rare step, a ransomware gang has leaked nude images allegedly connected to a victim.
Dick Cage Maker Says IoT Chastity Belt Is Safe After New Penetration Test
After several customers got hacked, the distributor of an internet connected chastity cage wants to reassure everyone that the device is now safe to use.
‘Your Cock Is Mine Now:’ Hacker Locks Internet-Connected Chastity Cage, Demands Ransom
Turns out giving an internet-connected device control of your penis may not be the best idea ever.
Boom in Cryptocurrency Marks the Return of Bitcoin Kidnappings in India
Kidnappers in the southern Indian state of Karnataka last week demanded a ransom of 100 bitcoin for an eight-year-old boy.
The Terrifying Story of the Mafia's Longest Ever Kidnapping
Carlo Celadon was 19 when the 'Ndrangheta kidnapped him from his home. They finally let him go after 831 days.
Influencers Pay Thousands to Get Back Into Their Hacked Instagram Accounts
A white hat hacker who used to help for free is now charging hacked influencers to help them regain access to their accounts.
After Wave of Complaints, Instagram Tests New Methods to Recover Hacked Accounts
Motherboard previously reported how hackers were holding high-profile Instagram accounts for ransom, and how some influencers had to turn to white-hat hackers for help.
A Decryption Key for Law Firm Emails in Hacked 9/11 Files Has Been Released
Someone has published the decryption key for the third layer of allegedly 9/11-linked documents from The Dark Overlord hacking group.
Hacked Instagram Influencers Rely on White-Hat Hackers to Get Their Accounts Back
Leaked internal documents and stories from influencers show that Instagram has an influencer-hacking problem.
This Is What It’s Like: Getting Kidnapped by Nice, Respectful Captors
Athar Hameed Khan was kidnapped by a gang of Jatav Dalits in Qaimganj, Uttar Pradesh, and ended up being sorta friends with them.