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iphone-webcam hack

I got this email recently- is this a scam?? Is it possible to hack into an iphone camera/webcam? The subject line of the email sent was one of my commonly used passwords


Email read:


Lets get directly to the point. 


Not one person has paid me to check about you. 


You do not know me and you're probably thinking why you are getting this email? 


in fact, i actually placed a malware on the

website and you know what, you visited this site to experience fun (you know what i mean).




When you were viewing videos, your browser started out operating as a RDP having a key logger which provided me with accessibility to your display and web cam.



immediately after that, my malware obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, as well as email account.



after that i created a double-screen video. 1st part shows the video you were viewing (you have a nice taste omg), and 2nd part displays the recording of your cam, and its you.


Best solution would be to pay me $1042.



We are going to refer to it as a donation. in this situation, i most certainly will without delay remove your video.





My -BTC -address: ***


[case SeNSiTiVe, copy & paste it]



You could go on your life like this never happened and you will not ever hear back again from me.




You'll make the payment via Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search 'how to buy bitcoin' in Google).




if you are planning on going to the law, surely, this e-mail can not be traced back to me, because it's hacked too.


I have taken care of my actions. i am not looking to ask you for a lot, i simply want to be paid.




if i do not receive the bitcoin;, i definitely will send out your video recording to all of your contacts including friends and family, co-workers, and so on.



Nevertheless, if i do get paid, i will destroy the recording immediately.


If you need proof, reply with Yeah then i will send out your video recording to your 8 friends.

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Posted on Oct 14, 2020 12:06 PM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2020 12:11 PM

Yes, it is a scam. Simply delete the email and do not interact with the sender, or the message.

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