'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam

'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam is a sextortion scam. Cybercriminals behind it send their victims messages claiming they have hacked into their computers and emails. Also, the hackers ought to claim they have proof the targeted user was watching adult content, and they should threaten to send it to his family and friends if a victim does not pay. You may wonder why do they not attach a screenshot or a photo to show their victims they are serious? That is because it is all a scam and, in reality, the cybercriminals behind 'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam have no proof you were watching adult content. Naturally, it will not work on users who are aware of such fraud or do not visit adult websites, but, unfortunately, some users believe such messages as it looks like the hacker’s Bitcoin wallet contains money, which was probably sent by those who fell for this scam.

Some who receive 'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam messages might not understand why the cybercriminals picked them. Our researchers say it is likely that hackers did not pick their victims at all. Usually, scammers send their messages to whatever email addresses they have. Also, users should know that their email addresses can be exposed to cybercriminals during data breaches or users might be tricked into submitting them while visiting malicious websites or interacting with harmful pop-ups. Gathered email addresses might be used for various scams and attacks, and then they can be sold to other interested parties. Thus, if you do not want your email to be known to hackers and then shared around, you have to be cautious when sharing it. Always make sure the website or people asking for your email address can be trusted. Plus, we recommend staying away from suspicious surveys, lotteries, and content alike.

As said earlier, victims of 'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam receive emails from hackers that claim to have evidence they were viewing adult content. Our researchers say that cybercriminals ought to claim they gathered such material after hacking into a user’s computer and watching him for half a year. The letter could say that hackers were able to take screenshots or pictures of the user himself by using the infected computer’s camera. Then, cybercriminals should also claim they were able to hack a victim’s email. The message should state that it does not matter if a user changes his password now as all contact information has already been recorded. Finally, the scammers should threaten to send the embarrassing data to a victim’s contacts if he does not pay 819 US dollars.

The hackers ask to transfer the requested sum in Bitcoins and after checking the 'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam message’s provided Bitcoin wallet address, our specialists find out there is already money in it. Meaning, some victims must have fallen for the fraud and paid a ransom. While you can explain your family and friends the situation and ask them not to look at the material the hackers supposedly have, it is a bit different with business associates and contacts alike that a victim could have on his email accounts. Thus, it is understandable users who do not realize they are being tricked end up paying as they imagine they are saving their reputation.

To anyone who may receive 'I'm a programmer who cracked your email account' Scam messages we advise to pay no attention to them and erase them. If you want to feel safe, you could change your email’s password, which is always a good idea if a current passcode is old and not strong enough. Another thing you could do if you want to be sure there are no malicious applications on your system is to scan your computer with a reliable antimalware tool. Most importantly, we recommend being careful when sharing your email address, so it would not fall into the hackers' hands. It is always a good idea to create a secondary email account that you should use in cases when you are asked to provide your email, but you are not sure if it is a good idea to do so.