ShinyHunters Claims Hijack of Rival Cybercrime Group's Website
· Technology · Economic Times, Indian Express, Reuters
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims to have hijacked the dark web site of its rival, cl0p, marking a rare public confrontation between digital extortion gangs. ShinyHunters stated it exploited a software vulnerability to gain control over the rival's infrastructure. While cl0p's site was unreachable on Sunday, cybersecurity experts confirmed the clash appears to be genuine. The dispute reportedly stems from a long-simmering feud over the theft of a software exploit.
Why it matters
This rare public conflict between major cybercrime groups could disrupt established digital extortion networks and change how these gangs operate.
Read the original report — Economic Times
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