GMO hackers reportedly demanded ¥7.9b in crypto; GMO refused and called police
The threats included encrypting users' PCs and sending browsing history to their contacts.
SOU_BTC (@SOU_BTC) posted on Monday that GMO's attackers demanded ¥7.9b (about $50m) in crypto over the FX-bot cloud breach. The post says they threatened to encrypt users' PCs and send stolen browsing history to their contacts. GMO refused and called the police. The post drew about 690 likes.
The post is a relay of the reported demand, and it does not say how the breach happened or whether any data was released.
Why it mattersIt shows the pressure tactics attackers use in extortion cases. GMO's own statements would have the confirmed details.
