Warning: ‘Some Kind Of God’ Hacker Demands $1,650 For Your Sins
The Hello Pervert scammers are back, and this time they're making more outrageous demands. The scary reality is that these sextortion attacks can have a devastating impact on their victims, making them feel like they're living in fear. But beware — the truth behind these attacks is far from the tale of a powerful hacking god.
The Hello Pervert email extortion attacks are back again, with financial demands increased to $1,650. The scammers claim that if you don't pay up, your "dirty secrets" will be exposed, but in reality, they have no evidence to support their claims. They're using fear and a sense of urgency to get what they want from vulnerable people.
The use of fear is a staple tactic in social engineering attacks like phishing, but the Hello Pervert scammers take it to the next level by claiming to know your personal details, including where you live. However, this is all just a ruse. They've obtained images taken from Google Maps, which they claim are proof of their hacking prowess.
According to senior malware intelligence analyst Pieter Arntz, who spotted the latest iteration of the Hello Pervert campaign, the scammers' tactics have become increasingly brazen. The attacker boasts that "I'm some kind of God who sees everything," and that "God's merciful and forgiving." But make no mistake – these are just empty words designed to intimidate and manipulate.
The cost of not paying up has now reached $1,650, up from $1,200 in April and $1,450 in May. However, as with all the other claims made by the scammers, this is just a lie. They have no evidence of your personal details or any intimate activity, and they're not watching you.
What You Should Do
Obviously, you should not pay these scumbags anything. Don't fall for their tricks and don't give in to their demands. Remember, these Hello Pervert attacks are not being executed by a hacking God, but rather by chancers and scammers who are trying to make a quick buck off vulnerable people.
As Pieter Arntz recommends, if you've received a Hello Pervert email, here's what you should do:
- Don't panic – these attacks are just a scam
- Remember that the scammers have no evidence of your personal details or any intimate activity
- Don't allow these attackers to cause you anxiety
- Take a deep breath, count to ten, and carry on with your day
The reality is that the Hello Pervert scammers are just trying to exploit people's fears. But by staying informed and being vigilant, we can all help to put an end to these scams once and for all.