WendyB Posted October 22, 2018 ID:1276992 Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) I received this email from myself, I have changed my password, but not sure what else I should do, many thanks in advance <email removed> is hacked This message was identified as spam. We'll delete it after 10 days. This isn't spam <email removed> Mon 22/10/2018, 05:00 You Hello! My nickname in darknet is washington52. I hacked this mailbox more than six months ago, through it I infected your operating system with a virus (trojan) created by me and have been monitoring you for a long time. So, your password from <email removed> is scooby Even if you changed the password after that - it does not matter, my virus intercepted all the caching data on your computer and automatically saved access for me. I have access to all your accounts, social networks, email, browsing history. Accordingly, I have the data of all your contacts, files from your computer, photos and videos. I was most struck by the intimate content sites that you occasionally visit. You have a very wild imagination, I tell you! During your pastime and entertainment there, I took screenshot through the camera of your device, synchronizing with what you are watching. Oh my god! You are so funny and excited! I think that you do not want all your contacts to get these files, right? If you are of the same opinion, then I think that $816 is quite a fair price to destroy the dirt I created. Send the above amount on my BTC wallet (bitcoin): 1NXNt72qfMhPZDffUEqryCYpEUzyR6LmgH As soon as the above amount is received, I guarantee that the data will be deleted, I do not need it. Otherwise, these files and history of visiting sites will get all your contacts from your device. Also, I'll send to everyone your contact access to your email and access logs, I have carefully saved it! Since reading this letter you have 48 hours! After your reading this message, I'll receive an automatic notification that you have seen the letter. I hope I taught you a good lesson. Do not be so nonchalant, please visit only to proven resources, and don't enter your passwords anywhere! Good luck! Edited October 22, 2018 by tetonbob removed email address to protect against harvesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondus Posted October 22, 2018 ID:1277000 Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) It is a scam, lots of info online >> https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/07/sextortion-scam-uses-recipients-hacked-passwords/comment-page-3/ Check mail >> https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Check password >> https://haveibeenpwned.com/Passwords Edited October 22, 2018 by pondus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted October 22, 2018 ID:1277001 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hi WendyB This is a fake email sent in an attempt to scam you. These extortion emails have been around for about a year now. What they do is take email adresses and passwords from public data breaches, and then send an email to the email address with the associated password in an attempt to scare the user into thinking that he was indeed hacked and to pay the ransom. You should really change your password on any websites, services that uses the one you were sent in the email, but other than that, you can delete the email and move on with your day. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-extortion-scams-stating-they-have-video-of-you-on-adult-sites/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyB Posted October 22, 2018 Author ID:1277003 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thank you so much, I did think this, but just wanted to make sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted October 23, 2018 ID:1277200 Share Posted October 23, 2018 No problem Wendy, you're welcome! Stay safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted October 23, 2018 ID:1277201 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Glad we could help. If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this topic with your request. This applies only to the originator of this thread. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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