Pornhub Privacy Panic: Data Breach Exposes Premium User Habits, Hackers Demand Bitcoin Ransom
A cybercriminal gang has swiped a massive 94GB database from Mixpanel, exposing Pornhub Premium users’ viewing histories. ShinyHunters are demanding Bitcoin ransom. While they promise not to spill your beans for a price, Pornhub assures us passwords and credit card details are safe. It’s a bizarre data breach soap opera!
Hot Take:
When your private viewing habits end up going public, you might just find yourself in a sticky situation—literally and figuratively. It seems this latest breach is proof that sometimes, what happens in the digital world refuses to stay there. The real lesson here? Maybe it’s time to switch to reading books… or at least clear your browser history regularly.
Key Points:
- ShinyHunters claims responsibility for a breach affecting 200 million Pornhub Premium users.
- Data was stolen via a smishing attack targeting Mixpanel, a third-party analytics firm.
- Stolen data includes email addresses, viewing history, and timestamps.
- The breach has led to extortion attempts demanding Bitcoin as ransom.
- Confusion reigns as Pornhub and Mixpanel disagree on the timeline and nature of the breach.
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