ShinyHunters hack group extorts PornHub after 200 million records stolen

PornHub is facing extortion from the ShinyHunters hacking group following a data breach that reportedly compromised the search and watch history of 200 million premium members. The breach is linked to Mixpanel, a third-party data analytics provider.

The ShinyHunters group has claimed responsibility for the theft, raising concerns about the security of user data on the platform. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in data protection practices among online services.

For further context on similar situations, recent developments in data security and privacy have been a topic of discussion among various sectors.

The situation continues to evolve as PornHub addresses the implications of the breach and the extortion attempt.

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