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ShinyHunters hacks Clop leak site, threatens to extort ransomware gang

BleepingComputer·September 19, 2026·1 min read
ShinyHunters hacks Clop leak site, threatens to extort ransomware gang

The ShinyHunters extortion gang breached the Clop ransomware operation's data leak site, defacing the Tor site and allegedly stealing server data and the private keys for its onion service. The attack marks a significant escalation in the cybercriminal underworld, as one gang targets another's infrastructure.

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