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Hacker Steals MakeUseOf.com Domain, Blackmails Owner

Started by Duncan Riley · 8 months ago

A hacker has taken over the domain of Internet blog MakeUseOf.com, its publishers have confirmed, and is now trying to blackmail them over the ownership rights.
The site, which typically features Web site reviews and software tips, now takes you to a parked page at a registrar called NameC ... Continue reading »

6 comments

davelyon
8 months ago

Please note the term is 'Criminal' not hacker. ;)

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Stephen Kelly
8 months ago

The blackmailer didn't state what currency he wanted to be paid in - as he was making it simple and easy - agree to pay him in zimbabwe dollars :)

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gregorylent
8 months ago

so, ace reporter, tell me how the gmail account was hacked, since i would guess about 80% of your readers have one, and a bit more from godaddy please ... when can i expect a follow up story? ... are you on it? or is this just a drive-by? inquisitr minds want to know ...

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Ryo
8 months ago

I doubt it strongly, that it has something to do with a GMail account. It's ridiculous. The problem in on Godaddy not on GMail, I'm pretty sure.

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geansai gorm
8 months ago

Hopefully it all gets sorted out. I remember David Airey had his domain stolen and the whole community worked together to help him get it back which he did.

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Road Rage
8 months ago

I don't know enough details to know whether this might be the case in this example (probably not), but I can see how, with the help of a trusted friend/relative overseas, something like this could be used as a publicity stunt.

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