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Extortionists threaten Patreon users

Several Patreon users say they have been threatened with making public personal information such as tax identification number, tax forms, social security number, date of birth and credit card number. Cartoonist Steve Streza was among those who received the email. Several weeks ago Patreon suffered another cyber attack.

The popular crowdfunding platform for artists on Youtube, Patreon, has been hacked again. Extortionists demand payment through bitcoins for not publishing personal information.

Several Patreon users say they have been threatened with making public personal information such as tax identification number, tax forms, social security number, date of birth and credit card number. Cartoonist Steve Streza was among those who received the email. Several weeks ago Patreon suffered another cyber attack.