Toothless ransomware I got with the subject line: "$email password is $password"

toothless-ransomware.txt

Below is a scary spam message I got. Luckily, I use an email forwarding service,
so I knew it was for a comically old account. However, the password was accurate
at the time. The email states that they have my password and have compromised
not only it but my computer as well and that they have a Black Mirror-esque
image of me that they will release unless I pay a Bitcoin ransom. It is
bullshit, but it still made my heart race to read it.

I'm posting this here so that others can search and find it. These people have a
list of emails and passwords and are trying to somehow scare you into giving
them money. It's a different kind of ransomware, but this one has no teeth. It
doesn't encrypt your harddrive, and they haven't actually compromised your
computer, otherwise they would just drain your bank accounts directly. Why would
they need you to do it?

So there you go. Be safe out there. Use a password manager.

* * *

Hey 

I'm the hacker who cracked your email as well as device a couple of months ago.

You entered your password on one of the web pages you visited, and I intercepted
this.

Here is your security password from $email upon moment of hack: $password

Of course you can can change it, or even already changed it.

Then again this would not change anything, my malware updated it each and every
time.

Do not necessarily consider to make contact with me or find me, it is
impossible, since I sent you email from your account only.

Via your email address, I uploaded harmful computer code to your Operation
System.

I saved all your contacts with buddies, co-workers, relatives and the
comprehensive history of visits to the World-wide-web resources.

As well I set up a Trojan on your system.

You are not my only prey, I typically lock pcs and ask for a ransom.

Nonetheless I ended up being hit through the internet sites of intimate content
that you generally check out.

I am in great shock of your fantasies! I've by no means noticed anything at all
like this!

Therefore, when you had fun on piquant websites (you know what I mean!) I
created screenshot with using my program through your camera of yours system.

Subsequently, I combined them to the content of the particular currently seen
site.

There will be giggling when I send these pics to your friends!

However I'm sure you don't wish this.

Consequently, I expect payment from you intended for my quiet.

I consider $900 is an suitable cost regarding this!

Pay with Bitcoin.

My Bitcoin wallet address is 17Y3ecZvmNMosbU1Qu33kXmjFbJJMbcp9n

In case you do not understand how to do this - submit into Google 'how to send
money to the bitcoin wallet'. It is not difficult.

Following getting the specified amount, all your data will be immediately
eliminated automatically. My trojan will additionally remove itself through your
os.

My Trojan virus have auto alert, so I know when this particular e-mail is read.

I give you two days (Forty eight hours) in order to make a payment.

If this does not happen - just about all your connections will get ridiculous
pictures from your dark secret life and your device will be blocked as well
after 48 hours.

Do not be stupid!

Cops or friends won't aid you for sure ...

PS I can provide you with recommendation with regard to the future. Do not key
in your passwords on unsafe internet sites.

I wish for your prudence.

Bon voyage.