From PCMAG · Michael Kan · · 40s
Hacker-on-Hacker Crime: ShinyHunters Extorts CLOP Ransomware Group
ShinyHunters hacks rival CLOP's site to extort ransom.
In brief
ShinyHunters hacks rival CLOP's site to extort ransom. ShinyHunters hacked CLOP's website using a Grav vulnerability and demands an eight-figure ransom. Originally reported by PCMAG.
ShinyHunters targets CLOP
ShinyHunters hacked CLOP's website using a Grav vulnerability.
“THIS SITE HAS BEEN PWN3D BY SHINYHUNTERES #Skids10p - Maybe don't try to threaten us next time”
CLOP's ransom demand
ShinyHunters demands an eight-figure ransom from CLOP.
“Every 24 hours you fail to engage with us, the demands increase. The demand now includes a mandatory apology issued directly to me PUBLICLY”
CLOP's response
CLOP replies: 'Shiny Hunters we trying to reach you. Your email does not work.'
“Shiny Hunters we trying to reach you. Your email does not work. Come online old platform no email”
Why ShinyHunters attacked
ShinyHunters claims CLOP stole a hacking method for Oracle's software.
“ShinyHunters told Reuters they are feuding with CLOP for allegedly stealing a way to hack a serious vulnerability in Oracle's E-Business Suite software”
CLOP's history
CLOP has been active since 2019 and linked to global ransomware attacks.
“CLOP gang has been active since 2019 and has been linked to ransomware attacks worldwide”
The takeaway
ShinyHunters hacked CLOP's website using a Grav vulnerability and demands an eight-figure ransom.
