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Hacking Group Demands Ransom After Breaching Pornhub Data

12/17/2025

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ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claims it hacked Pornhub and warns it will publish data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid.
The breach reportedly affects over 200 million premium users, potentially exposing email addresses, search keywords, and activity records.
Pornhub confirmed a cybersecurity incident tied to third-party Mixpanel, while passwords and financial information remain secure and no link to a prior incident is acknowledged.

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Story summary

ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claims it hacked Pornhub and warns it will publish data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid.
The breach reportedly affects over 200 million premium users, potentially exposing email addresses, search keywords, and activity records.
Pornhub confirmed a cybersecurity incident tied to third-party Mixpanel, while passwords and financial information remain secure and no link to a prior incident is acknowledged.