Extortionists Target CCN in a DDoS Attack: 5 Bitcoins Bounty
CryptoCoinsNews and sister-site Hacked have both been targeted in a DDoS attack by extortionists demanding a bitcoin payment. The extortionists also claimed further threats in exchange for a ransom. CryptoCoinsNews, a prominent resource and news outlet for readers looking into bitcoin-, alternative currencies-, block chain-, and fintech-related news was the target of a DDoS attack earlier this morning. One of the extortionists, going by the name 'Jon', sent in an email demanding 2 Bitcoins to reveal 'fatal security vulnerabilities' on the website while threatening to contact our....
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