tech
December 19, 2025
The Com: the growing cybercrime network behind recent Pornhub hack
Criminal ecosystem is made up of mostly male native English language speakers aged from 16 to 25
TL;DR
- The Com is a large, English-speaking cybercriminal ecosystem with no formal membership, largely composed of individuals aged 16-25.
- Its activities include ransomware, data theft, crypto scams, swatting, bomb threats, and sextortion, often targeting vulnerable children.
- Members communicate on platforms like Discord and Telegram, with older members recruiting and training younger ones.
- Law enforcement agencies like the FBI and UK's National Crime Agency are actively investigating the Com, noting a significant increase in related reports.
- The Com is categorized into three subsets: Hacker Com (e.g., ShinyHunters, Scattered Spider, Lapsus$), IRL Com (e.g., Bricksquad, ACG), and Extortion Com (e.g., 764).
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