Hackers Demand Bitcoin Ransom from Pornhub for Premium User Data

• Pornhub has suffered a data breach, with the hacking group ShinyHunters claiming responsibility for stealing premium user data.
• ShinyHunters is demanding a Bitcoin ransom to prevent the publication of the stolen data, which could expose millions to phishing attacks.
• Reuters verified the authenticity of the leak by obtaining sample data from the hackers.
• Pornhub disclosed the breach on December 12 but has not commented on its plans to meet the ransom demands.
• The breach primarily affects premium users who pay for ad-free and high-definition content.

Why It Matters: ShinyHunters demands Bitcoin ransom from Pornhub to protect premium user data from public release.