Weird scam I haven't seen before: fake ransomware email. Basically saying they totally hacked me and have naughty video evidence. If I don't pay them in bitcoin I'll be embarrassed. Like that's all you got?
In retrospect I'm surprised this scare tactic nonsense isn't more of a thing. Like I've totally gotten the "you did your taxes wrong and the police are on their way to arrest you" robo calls before. Makes no sense whatsoever and is just preying on fear and immediate reactions.
slembcke
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2026-04-06 03:52:25 UTC
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2026-04-06 03:52:25 UTCEvent JSON
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