I was sent an email asking for $1650 US dollars transferred to Bitcoin. Apparently the scammer used a Zero Day Vulnerability software to hack my microphone and camera and see what sites I visit and what Texts I send. I was told that if i didnt pay the 1650 all of it would be leaked.

they hacked my email and sent me the email to me through my own email.

Ill explain what led to all of this. I have used a Zero Day vulnerability with a special code to infect your device through a website. This is a complicated software that requires precise skills that I have. It works as a chain with specially crafted and unique code and that’s why this type of an attack can go undetected._x000D_ You only need one not patched vulnerability to be infected, and unfortunately for you – it works that simple.

They spoofed an email from my own email address and said it was compromised, said Id need to pay 1650 in bitcoin to have him not sell my data to perverts

What a wanker………how come 5 people have sent him bitcoin…..don’t pay. …..they have nothing!!!!!!!!

I think you already know what is going to happen next. During that time, my software was quietly collecting information about your habits, websites that you visit, searches you do, texts you send._x000D_ There is more to it, but I have listed a few reasons for you to understand how serious this is._x000D_ _x000D_ For you to clearly understand, my software controlled your camera and microphone as well and it was impossible for you to know about it._x000D_ It was just about right timing for me to get you privacy violated._x000D_ _x000D_ I’ve been waiting enough and have decided that it’s time to put an end to this._x000D_ So here is my offer. I need a consulting fee to delete the media content I have been collecting._x000D_ Your privacy stays untouched, if I get paid._x000D_ Otherwise, I will leak the most damaging content to your contacts and post it to a public tube for perverts to explore.

$1650 bitcoin extortion scam Received: from [119.160.120.158] (unknown [119.160.120.158]) by xxx.xxx (Postfix) with ESMTP id AEBB8A4208 for <xxx@xxx.xxx>; Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:07:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Important Updates_x000D_ Date: 16 Jul 2021 14:47:11 +0400_x000D_ X-MSMail-Priority: Normal_x000D_ X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000_x000D_ X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000

Email says they will release my camera recordings. I’m into this, please release my recordings! Lol

got a spoofed email stating my device was hacked and requested payments to the listed bitcoin address.

Pay us money or we will release your search history, blah blah blah.

I am sorry to inform you that your device was compromised.

Please dont blame me – we all have different ways of making a living. _x000D_ I have no intention of destroying your reputation or life, but only if I get paid._x000D_ I don’t care about you personally, thats why you can be sure that all files I have and software on your device will be deleted immediately after I receive the transfer._x000D_ I only care about getting paid._x000D_ _x000D_ My modest consulting fee is 1650 US Dollars transferred in Bitcoin. Exchange rate at the time of the transfer._x000D_ You need to send that amount to this wallet: 17z8ACS2tJouyxuoqEBoDDmaEZzFTzQg1Z_x000D_ _x000D_ The fee is non negotiable, to be transferred within 2 business days._x000D_ We use Bitcoin to protect my identity._x000D_ _x000D_ Obviously do not try to ask for any help from anybody unless you want your privacy to be violated._x000D_ I will monitor your every move until I get paid. If you keep your end of the agreement, you wont hear from me ever again._x000D_ _x000D_ Take care.

received threatening email stating if we did not comply with request to transfer bitcoin to above referred address - they would sell all out personal and financial information

I am sorry to inform you that your device was compromised. Ill explain what led to all of this. I have used a Zero Day vulnerability with a special code to infect your device through a website._x000D_ During that time, my software was quietly collecting information about your habits, websites that you visit, searches you do, texts you send._x000D_ For you to clearly understand, my software controlled your camera and microphone as well and it was impossible for you to know about it._x000D_ It was just about right timing for me to get you privacy violated._x000D_ Your privacy stays untouched, if I get paid._x000D_ Otherwise, I will leak the most damaging content to your contacts and post it to a public tube for perverts to explore._x000D_ I understand how damaging this will be for you, and amount is not that big for you to keep your privacy._x000D_ My modest consulting fee is 1650 US Dollars transferred in Bitcoin. Exchange rate at the time of the transfer._x000D_ You need to send that amount to this wallet: 17z8ACS2tJouyxuoqEBoDDmaEZzFTzQg1Z_x000D_ The fee is non negotiable, to be transferred within 2 business days._x000D_ We use Bitcoin to protect my identity._x000D_ I will monitor your every move until I get paid. If you keep your end of the agreement, you wont hear from me ever again.

am sorry to inform you that your device was compromised. Ill explain what led to all of this. I have used a Zero Day vulnerability with a special code to infect your device through a website. This is a complicated software that requires precise skills that I have. It works as a chain with specially crafted and unique code and that’s why this type of an attack can go undetected. It was just about right timing for me to get you privacy violated. I’ve been waiting enough and have decided that it’s time to put an end to this. So here is my offer. I need a consulting fee to delete the media content I have been collecting. Your privacy stays untouched, if I get paid. Otherwise, I will leak the most damaging content to your contacts and post it to a public tube for perverts to explore. I understand how damaging this will be for you, and amount is not that big for you to keep your privacy. Please dont blame me – we all have different ways of making a living. I have no intention of destroying your reputation or life, but only if I get paid. I don’t care about you personally, thats why you can be sure that all files I have and software on your device will be deleted immediately after I receive the transfer. I only care about getting paid. My modest consulting fee is 1650 US Dollars transferred in Bitcoin. Exchange rate at the time of the transfer. You need to send that amount to this wallet: 17z8ACS2tJouyxuoqEBoDDmaEZzFTzQg1Z