www.MillionDollarHomepage.com Hacked and Up For Ransom by Russian Hackers!

compuXP · 01-18-2006, 03:58 AM

I'm serious too:

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/cd05a42c-87...0779e2340.html

Alex Tew refused to pay $50K and so they took the website offline.

The FBI is investigating this.

(I was the 3rd to digg this!)

-Matt

compuXP · 01-18-2006, 04:06 AM

While the site may be back online now, the case isn't over yet

munt · 01-18-2006, 04:08 AM

they got hyphen mistake in the link :o

microdude431 · 01-18-2006, 04:12 AM

Figures that someone would have to ruin his great idea. They will get caught, imo.

Louis11 · 02-05-2006, 11:08 PM

yea they will get caught. I have read numerous articles about similar cases. They ALWAYS get caught when they try and ransom a hijacked site.

bpeh · 02-07-2006, 11:36 PM

why are there so many russian hackers? can't pple live a more decent life?

Louis11 · 02-08-2006, 01:03 AM

There is nothing wrong with being a hacker

Under the correct classification, anyone who programs, or is interested in improving upon things may be considered a hacker.

compuXP · 02-08-2006, 03:49 AM

Correct! ^_^ Hackers are ethical; crackers are not.

Aky · 02-11-2006, 01:47 PM

Thats sad though, the owner of that site is a young university student, who lives in England. Also I heard that he worked really hard to come up with a site like that.

vip-ip · 02-11-2006, 05:09 PM

I'm Russian, but it wasn't me

joeventura · 02-14-2006, 03:43 PM

Thus the importance of a good backup of your site and a backup plan!!

expertsniper · 03-09-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

I'm Russian, but it wasn't me

no i think thats you

how is the way to hack a web like that type ?:rolleyes:

01-18-2006, 03:58 AM	#1
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	www.MillionDollarHomepage.com Hacked and Up For Ransom by Russian Hackers! I'm serious too: http://news.ft.com/cms/s/cd05a42c-87...0779e2340.html Alex Tew refused to pay $50K and so they took the website offline. The FBI is investigating this. (I was the 3rd to digg this!) -Matt __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

01-18-2006, 04:06 AM	#2
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Louis11 Smurf Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 41	Re: www.MillionDollarHomepage.com Hacked and Up For Ransom by Russian Hackers! yea they will get caught. I have read numerous articles about similar cases. They ALWAYS get caught when they try and ransom a hijacked site. __________________ Puerto Vallarta Tours

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02-08-2006, 01:03 AM	#7
Louis11 Smurf Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 41	Re: www.MillionDollarHomepage.com Hacked and Up For Ransom by Russian Hackers! There is nothing wrong with being a hacker Under the correct classification, anyone who programs, or is interested in improving upon things may be considered a hacker. __________________ Puerto Vallarta Tours

02-08-2006, 03:49 AM	#8
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Re: www.MillionDollarHomepage.com Hacked and Up For Ransom by Russian Hackers! Correct! ^_^ Hackers are ethical; crackers are not. __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

02-11-2006, 01:47 PM	#9
Aky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 174	Re: www.MillionDollarHomepage.com Hacked and Up For Ransom by Russian Hackers! Thats sad though, the owner of that site is a young university student, who lives in England. Also I heard that he worked really hard to come up with a site like that.

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