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Pirate war on the Internet.. ShinyHunters group announces the hacking of its competitor Cl0p

The world of cybercrime witnessed a remarkable development after the hacking and electronic extortion group ShinyHunters announced that it had hacked the website of a rival group known as Cl0p, in an incident that reveals the escalation of conflicts between the hacking groups themselves. Reuters reported that Khob

Pirate war on the Internet.. ShinyHunters group announces the hacking of its competitor Cl0p
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The world of cybercrime witnessed a remarkable development after the hacking and electronic extortion group ShinyHunters announced that it had hacked the website of a rival group known as Cl0p, in an incident that reveals the escalation of conflicts between the hacking groups themselves.

Reuters reported that cybersecurity experts considered The confrontation between the two groups seems real, in light of the exchange of accusations and allegations related to hacking and data seizure.

The incident highlights the nature of the world of cybercrime, which not only targets companies and institutions, but also witnesses conflicts Among hacking groups that are active in stealing data and extorting victims.

This comes amid an escalation of attacks that rely on leaking stolen data or threatening to publish it to pressure targeted companies to pay sums of money.