Maybe Not So Lucky After All

I received several of these emails recently. The problem is, I don't have that kind of money so I'm not going to do anything. Besides, the password they list is one that I've never used. If you search for this type of threat, you'll find that the sender usually doesn't have any information or access to your computer. If you wait the 48 hours, you'll see that nothing happens.

However, there are a lot of bad guys out there and it is possible that at some point you've been to a web site where your email address (and possibly other information) may have been compromised in a data breach. If you want to double check if you've ever been hacked, go to https://haveibeenpwned.com/ 

Have I Been Pwned? (HIBP) is a website that allows internet users to check if their personal data has been compromised by data breaches. The service collects and analyzes hundreds of database dumps and pastes containing information about billions of leaked accounts, and allows users to search for their own information by entering their username or email address. Users can also sign up to be notified if their email address appears in future dumps. The site has been widely touted as a valuable resource for internet users wishing to protect their own security and privacy. Have I Been Pwned? was created by security expert Troy Hunt on 4 December 2013.

Hello! 

I'm a hacker who cracked your email and device a few months ago. 
You entered a password on one of the sites you visited, and I intercepted it. 
This is your password from  (email address removed)  on moment of hack: xyz123

Of course you can will change it, or already changed it. 
But it doesn't matter, my malware updated it every time. 

Do not try to contact me or find me, it is impossible, since I sent you an email from your account. 

Through your email, I uploaded malicious code to your Operation System. 
I saved all of your contacts with friends, colleagues, relatives and a complete history of visits to the Internet resources. 
Also I installed a Trojan on your device and long tome spying for you. 

You are not my only victim, I usually lock computers and ask for a ransom. 
But I was struck by the sites of intimate content that you often visit. 

I am in shock of your fantasies! I've never seen anything like this! 

So, when you had fun on piquant sites (you know what I mean!) 
I made screenshot with using my program from your camera of yours device. 
After that, I combined them to the content of the currently viewed site. 

There will be laughter when I send these photos to your contacts! 
BUT I'm sure you don't want it. 

Therefore, I expect payment from you for my silence. 
I think $826 is an acceptable price for it! 

Pay with Bitcoin. 
My BTC wallet: 1JTtwbvmM7ymByxPYCByVYCwasjH49J3Vj 

If you do not know how to do this - enter into Google "how to transfer money to a bitcoin wallet". It is not difficult. 
After receiving the specified amount, all your data will be immediately destroyed automatically. My virus will also remove itself from your operating system. 

My Trojan have auto alert, after this email is read, I will be know it! 

I give you 2 days (48 hours) to make a payment. 
If this does not happen - all your contacts will get crazy shots from your dark secret life! 
And so that you do not obstruct, your device will be blocked (also after 48 hours) 

Do not be silly! 
Police or friends won't help you for sure ... 

p.s. I can give you advice for the future. Do not enter your passwords on unsafe sites. 

I hope for your prudence. 
Farewell.