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Fake ShinyHunters sextortion email uses Carnival breach data

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  • published date: 2026-08-02 18:20:10 UTC

A fake ShinyHunters sextortion email demanded $2,000 in Litecoin after the Carnival data breach exposed personal details of nearly 6 million people.

Wayne P. of Evangeline, Louisiana, opened an email that would make almost anyone's stomach drop. The sender claimed to represent the ShinyHunters hacking group and demanded $2,000 in Litecoin within … [+12131 chars]