Who is LAPSUS$, the Big, Bad Cybercrime Gang Hacking Tech's Biggest Companies?

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They're the new kids on the block, and their 'extortion and destruction' hacks are swiping gigabytes of sensitive data. Their leader also might be 16.

” where they can curate hacked material and threaten to release more if their victim doesn’t pay. The sites are typically sparse and controlled environments.

LAPSUS$, meanwhile, has wielded Telegram and other social media accounts as a kind of megaphone—a strategy that’s allowed it to cultivate a louder, more interactive relationship with the public. The gang currently has some 48,000 Telegram followers and actively encourages its onlookers to comment on leaks, correspond with members via email, and generally follow along with the adventures in hacking.

 

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