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## [Harassment, Scare Tactics, & Why Victims Should Never Pay ShinyHunters](https://blog.unit221b.com/dont-read-this-blog/harassment-scare-tactics-why-victims-should-never-pay-shinyhunters)

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Examining the History of Com Ransomware and its Origins in Violent Child Sextortion Schemes There is...

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## [Black Market White Washing: Why You Shouldn’t Take Legal Advice From Criminals](https://blog.unit221b.com/dont-read-this-blog/2020/03/03/black-market)

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By Allison Nixon Fraudsters who operate shops in criminal marketplaces are constantly massaging thei...

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