# Hacker-on-Hacker Crime: ShinyHunters Extorts CLOP Ransomware Group

> ShinyHunters hacks rival CLOP's site to extort ransom.
- Title: Hacker-on-Hacker Crime: ShinyHunters Extorts CLOP Ransomware…
- Summary: ShinyHunters hacks rival CLOP's site to extort ransom. ShinyHunters hacked CLOP's website using a Grav vulnerability and demands an eight-figure ransom.
- Keywords: shinyhunters, clop, ransomware, grav, dark web, extortion, technology, Hacker-on-Hacker, Crime, Extorts, Group, PCMAG
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/hacker-on-hacker-crime-shinyhunters-is-trying-to-extort-clop-ransomware
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-09-21T18:40:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shinyhunters, clop, ransomware, grav, dark web, extortion, technology
## 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
## Key takeaway

ShinyHunters hacked CLOP's website using a Grav vulnerability and demands an eight-figure ransom.