Hackers Threaten to Leak 1 Billion Stolen Records From 39 Companies

Don’t miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.

A wave of data thefts in recent months has culminated in a group of hackers threatening to leak 1 billion stolen records from 39 companies, including Disney, McDonald’s, and Toyota. 

The Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters group today published a site on the dark web, pressuring the victim companies to pay up by Oct. 10 or else the stolen data will be leaked 

The extortion claim appears to be connected to a…