Hackers claim they've got Trump's 'dirty laundry' -- and demand $42 million ransom to keep it private

[Sugarcoated]

Source: Raw Story

A group of hackers claim that they’ve obtained a pile of “dirty laundry” on President Donald Trump and are threatening to release it unless the law firm they stole it from forks over $42 million.

The New York Post reports that hacker group REvil launched a successful attack against celebrity law firm Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks in which they swiped 756GB of data from the firm’s servers.

Hackers initially asked the law firm, which represents high-profile clients including Lady Gaga and Madonna, for $21 million, but they doubled their request on Thursday after claiming that they’d also obtained information on Trump.

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“Mr Trump, if you want to stay president, poke a sharp stick at the guys, otherwise you may forget this ambition forever,” the hackers wrote in a threat posted online. “And to you voters, we can let you know that after such a publication, you certainly don’t want to see him as president… The deadline is one week.”

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/hackers-claim-theyve-got-trumps-dirty-laundry-and-demand-42-million-ransom-to-keep-it-private/

[ashredux]

1. LOL....even if this isn't true, (Kind of doubt it), it sure will be fun

Let the Games Begin!!

[Texin]

36. I wouldn't be so sure about not being "true". Noell Casler has juicy tidbits

from tRump's Apprentice days on NBC. We can see and hear daily with our own eyes and ears what a shitass barbarian this monster is (and was). Why wouldn't a firm have dirt on this POS? He's had to defend himself against numerous lawsuits and allegations for more than 5 decades. I've no doubt there was more than one attorney other than Cohen having to work twenty-four seven to keep his ample ass out of one crack or another.

[HotTeaBag]

70. The article goes on to say that none of Trump's companies or dealings ever went through

this particular firm so they're skeptical of the claim.

But, who knows - maybe they have a client that worked with Trump somewhere along the line and he's somehow mentioned here and there.

[Bengus81]

77. Hell...Trump has so much dirt and scandal on him just release a bit to prove you have it

Loans from Russia,Gina,Lil Kim. More porn star ass spankings.....

Might be 100% BS but for now I'm lovin' it!!!!

[Iliyah]

2. Prove it on shithole, release a damaging document . . .

[BComplex]

5. I know! Let's start a "fund me" site, and we'll come up with the $42 million to buy it from them!

What I wouldn't give.

I'm pretty sure trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Alex Acosta have a lot to do with what they found.

[snpsmom]

8. Ooooh, yes! n/t

[athenasatanjesus]

12. maybe trying to get a go fund me to pay up is the real scam.

Hopefully it's real, and Trump doesn't pay. Of course no matter how bad it is will it really stop his supporters, he's done a lot of awful things as president and yet he is still president.

[BComplex]

15. I know. If his supporters still support him after the caged kids and helpless immigrants,

grabbing women by the privates, rape, Jeffrey Epstein, Lev and Egor, and now the pandemic...they're absolutely never going to get off the shit-pot that says he's "the chosen one".

[Sugarcoated]

19. Not all Trump voters are cult

I know some that are simply staunch Republicans, they're not Trump worshipers and they're making noises like they may not vote for him.

[olegramps]

47. Both of them? Just kidding you.

[BComplex]

58. LOL! True that.

There are a couple. I personally know 4 of them. Three of them voted for him the first time, but they won't do that again!

[KS Toronado]

51. Don't waste money on a "fund me" if dumpie doesn't pay up they'll make it public for free

This does reek of scam, people know dumpie will go to great lengths to keep his history hidden ie: tax returns, etc etc

[PatSeg]

67. That's what I'm thinking

Lets pay them to release it. We might be able to come up with more than $42 million.

[BComplex]

75. We can use the balance to try him for treason and crimes against humanity.

[PatSeg]

81. I like how you think!

[TexasBushwhacker]

82. Mike Bloomberg and George Soros have $42 Million

They should pay for the info and then release it.

[PatSeg]

86. Absolutely

$42 million is just pocket change to them.

[Akakoji]

73. I'm in.

[lark]

3. I hope they have plenty of security and stay at home.

PUtin might or might not get pissed and he is known to take deadly retribution.

[Mike 03]

4. Mike Bloomberg should outbid the White House

He could do it without breaking a sweat, then release the docs online and use it in killer ads.

I don't know if this story is true, of course. What we really need is a leak from Deutsche Bank.

[FailureToCommunicate]

7. Good idea. What ever happened to Mikey B and his millions?

[Mike 03]

11. I know. I'm kind of disappointed we're not hearing more from him.

In his last email from his campaign he asked us all to sign a digital pledge saying we'd fight to the very end for Biden and against Trump and promised he would be there "with us, every step of the way."

[not fooled]

37. Once he knew that neither Warren nor Sanders would be the nominee

Bloomberg's interest waned. Mission Accomplished!

[BComplex]

59. I'm afraid you're correct.

Can't have any real reform of the system! Can't have that!

[FM123]

80. Can I just jump in here

and tell you just how much I love that pic of Katie & Elizabeth!

[BComplex]

87. Thanks, FM123! I got it from DUer "denim". Here's a link.

I loved it at first sight, too, so she posted the big version of it and I copied it.

Here ya go! Dontcha just want to frame it and put it on your wall?

[FM123]

88. Thanks!

[BComplex]

90. You're most welcome!

[Cha]

93. The People Voted Overwhelmingly for Joe Biden..

Don't worry about how "real" his Admin will be.. if we're so Lucky for him to WIN the GE like Biden did the primary.

[KPN]

60. True that. The "enemy" was defeated.

[Cha]

96. Wrong.. Bloomberg Plots Spending Blitz to Support Biden

Mike Bloomberg is plotting a massive spending blitz to back Joe Biden’s quest for the White House,” CNBC reports.

“The former New York mayor and his closest political advisors are discussing whether Bloomberg’s expenditure will include major donations to pro-Biden super PACs, Biden’s joint fundraising effort with the Democratic National Committee, or another independent group.”

“Though it’s unclear how much Bloomberg will eventually spend, some of the people familiar with the matter noted that they anticipate Bloomberg to end up spending in excess of $250 million to support Biden… Any major financial support from Bloomberg backing Biden does not include what he could put toward assisting congressional Democrats.”

https://politicalwire.com/2020/05/15/bloomberg-plots-spending-blitz-to-support-biden/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13442260

You're Welcome

[KPN]

98. Thank you.

[Cha]

95. NO.. It has NOT.. You're Wrong..Bloomberg Plots Spending Blitz to Support Biden

Mike Bloomberg is plotting a massive spending blitz to back Joe Biden’s quest for the White House,” CNBC reports.

“The former New York mayor and his closest political advisors are discussing whether Bloomberg’s expenditure will include major donations to pro-Biden super PACs, Biden’s joint fundraising effort with the Democratic National Committee, or another independent group.”

“Though it’s unclear how much Bloomberg will eventually spend, some of the people familiar with the matter noted that they anticipate Bloomberg to end up spending in excess of $250 million to support Biden… Any major financial support from Bloomberg backing Biden does not include what he could put toward assisting congressional Democrats.”

https://politicalwire.com/2020/05/15/bloomberg-plots-spending-blitz-to-support-biden/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13442260

[not fooled]

101. That's good news

Glad to hear he's doing this.

However, I think it's safe to say he wouldn't, were Warren or Sanders the nominee.

[True Blue American]

18. You can bet both Mike and Steyer

Are quietly pouring millions into the campaign. They have it. Trump has to depend on others.

[Mike 03]

22. I'm sure he is. What I miss most are those killer Bloomberg ads.

He really "brought it" to asschump.

He's also doing a lot on the coronavirus front, and he started early.

Bloomberg's always been fairly quiet about his philanthropy.

[Cha]

94. This.. ! Bloomberg Plots Spending Blitz to Support Biden

Mike Bloomberg is plotting a massive spending blitz to back Joe Biden’s quest for the White House,” CNBC reports.

“The former New York mayor and his closest political advisors are discussing whether Bloomberg’s expenditure will include major donations to pro-Biden super PACs, Biden’s joint fundraising effort with the Democratic National Committee, or another independent group.”

“Though it’s unclear how much Bloomberg will eventually spend, some of the people familiar with the matter noted that they anticipate Bloomberg to end up spending in excess of $250 million to support Biden… Any major financial support from Bloomberg backing Biden does not include what he could put toward assisting congressional Democrats.”

https://politicalwire.com/2020/05/15/bloomberg-plots-spending-blitz-to-support-biden/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13442260

You're Welcome

[hangaleft]

99. How many times are you gonna post the same damned thing?

[Cha]

100. It's for different people to see.. that's easy to figure out.

[Zoonart]

23. HAHAHAHA THIS!!!!

OOOOOHHHHHH, Mikey, Here's your chance.

[mr_lebowski]

72. They're stolen goods ... Unlike IQ45, Bloomberg won't touch this w/a 10 ft pole nt

[C_U_L8R]

6. Release half of it now and you can have $80m

[tanyev]

10. Heck, yeah. They should start a GoFundMe for donations to release it.

[LittleGirl]

9. Listen, my nephew works

At a company that got hacked in March and demanded millions to release the domain name and company files. The FBI got involved. This shit happens.
Found out yesterday they paid the hackers 500k against the FBIs recommendation.

[Zoonart]

25. My husband works for a company that was hacked with ransom attack right around the same time.

He is in the Horticultural Seed business.

ps: they did not pay the hackers, but had to replace all of their computers, and re-tool their network.

[marble falls]

31. I forget the name of the business, but they are a good company. I got them bookmarked.

[kacekwl]

13. 21 million, 42 million seems

Awfully specific. Strange even.

[Sugarcoated]

16. My husband said it reminded him of

something from The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy? Yes, it is an odd amount.

[Glorfindel]

24. "Forty-two" is the answer to life, the universe, and everything

in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series of books.

[Sugarcoated]

26. Could they be fans?

Maybe a clue to...something...lol

[SledDriver]

28. Bill Clinton was the 42nd President

Thinly veiled reference to Hillary? Killary... But her emails... hinting she's behind it... all that crap?

Smells fishy

[Tikki]

32. 7 hackers...

7 x 3mil each=21mil
or now..7 x 6mil each=42mil

Must be 7 hackers doing their thing.

Tikki

[edhopper]

40. There are 7 of them

and want to split it equally. QED

[Joe Nation]

46. That was my first thought too

I suspect that it is a rounded exchange rate of some foreign currency? Maybe?

[neohippie]

14. The GOP had no problem using info hacked from the DNC

Remember, the GOP used the hacked information against HRC and Trump encouraged Russia to get the material.

Is that precedent that says no matter how the information is obtained it's fair to use

[Fritz67]

17. Ain't gonna work.

Trump never pays anybody.

[True Blue American]

20. LOL!

He does not have it to pay. Scrabbling for loans to pay his debts now.

[mwb970]

21. Let's see it!

[NCjack]

27. Wonder if Giuliani's company provides the data security for

Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks.

[MontanaMama]

63. Speaking of Ghouli...

Where is that little shit house rat these days?

[NCjack]

66. Probably manufacturing Trump's case against Obama. nt

[marble falls]

29. I kinda hope its not true. I mean its a pleasure to know Donnie might be panic breathing ...

having a little angina, but this isn't the Democracy I joined up for.

If he pays up will they just dump or hide it?

[bucolic_frolic]

30. They should apply for a PPP loan

no one will ever question them

[Doodley]

33. At last, some "tremendously" good news.

[Turbineguy]

34. Maybe we could get an ear or a finger?

[oldsoftie]

35. Yeah right. Believe it when i see it. nt

[bucolic_frolic]

38. You mean the last 4 years has been the clean stuff?

[Hotler]

39. Why a number like 42, why no round it up, or down, to the nearest 5 to like 40, or 45?

[edhopper]

41. There are 7 of them

[lambchopp59]

50. Oh, you had to ask.

[edhopper]

42. The funny thing is

we know the law firm would have damaging shit on Trump.
Hacked or not.

[Scalded Nun]

43. Sure would like to see a sample of what is on the menu

[AllyCat]

44. Everyone has dirty laundry on this imbecile. And yet, he is still at the WH sometimes

[George II]

45. Two weeks ago I got an email from "hackers...

...who told me they took control of my webcam and recorded me watching porn. If I didn't send $2000 to their account on bitcoin they'd send videos to my boss, my parent, etc.

I don't have a webcam, I've been retired for 7 years, and my parents are no longer around!

Then a week later I got the same email from a different hacker demanding $5000!

[Renew Deal]

49. Here is more info

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/07/sextortion-scam-uses-recipients-hacked-passwords/

[calimary]

55. I got one of those, too!

Two-grand in Bitcoin in 24 hours or they would release all these dirty videos they supposedly ha em of me - that I NEVER made. Never! That’s just not me. Not something I would ever do.

But they had one of my key words which means they hacked into some password account. I made a police report so it’s on the record somewhere if there’s any further trouble.

[redstateblues]

56. I had a similar experience. I received an email from someone

who had found a password that I don't use anymore. They made the same threat. I just ignored it. In a way it was a good thing as it made me update all my passwords.

[George II]

69. That was the case with me. The subject line (for both) was my old password, which I haven't used....

...for at least a year, maybe longer.

It was a six-character password with all letters, most sites have gone to eight and must included a numerical character.

I can just imagine how many people fall for it though.

[SeattleVet]

83. Here's a brand-new video that explains it a bit...

you can jump to about 2:30 if you don't want to watch the guy read the email he got.

(His channel is mostly him playing with or scamming the scammers.)

[Wounded Bear]

48. Nothing they would release would flip any of his acolytes...

they're lost to reason.

Might sway some fence-sitters, but somehow I don't think there are that many of those out there.

[ffr]

52. Wouldn't it be cheaper for tRump/Russia to just go the assasination route?

They should be careful when dealing with the mob.

[ScratchCat]

53. The hack is of a firm that PREVIOUSLY

represented Trump in the past. At worst, what they could have gotten, is info on lawsuits which Trump settled out of court, i.e. allegations you may have never heard of.

[Pepsidog]

54. I doubt they can release any information that will cause his supporters to leave him. Trump the

rapist, that's fine. I really cannot think of anything that could cause his people to defect. He is the real Teflon Don. Stomping him into oblivion at the ballot box is our only hope.

[Locrian]

57. paging Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg....

this is chump change for him....

(kidding of course... sort of...)

[nykym]

61. They should have asked for a more appropriate amount

Like $45 million.

[ancianita]

62. No matter how they get paid they'll release the dirt anyway.

[Marcuse]

64. He'll send them a Corporate Corona check for $42M. No one will notice.

[yellowcanine]

65. Does the dirty laundry have skid marks?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[SkatmanRoth]

68. REvil should take the money, and then release the information anyway.

After all, it is Trump we are talking about.

[Mersky]

71. I'll give them $42 and a used Mazda to skip the niceties and hurry up

with the reveal.

My cat has kidney disease, granny’s feet are mutinying, and I have to go on a dystopian-lite shopping run later today, so I’m generally done wasting more time before making things better.

If they truly have the dirtiest of his laundry, then let’s see it.

[SKKY]

74. Anonymous, if you're listening...

[Bengus81]

76. Heh he...ONE WEEK, start your countdown clocks.............

I want more info on Stormy spanking Trumps bare,fat white ass.

[bluestarone]

78. If they got the goods on tRUMP then they got the goods on putin so this is why i think

It's bogus!! (to add here, if they do then they better stay away from high places)

[ibegurpard]

79. Sure they do.

I dont believe it nor do i take much of Raw Story's sensationalistic "reporting" seriously. Will believe it if it leads to something.

[LiberalLovinLug]

84. If it was true, why not open it up to a bidding war?

Why just demand this law firm pay it?

But I doubt its real. Otherwise, disgusting though it is to pay off criminals, I'd contribute to a Go Fund Me to raise the money.

It would have to be a guaranteed knock out though. Now, even if it were proof of Trump shooting someone on 5th avenue, or multiple affairs while in office, with underage girls in the back of a pizza parlour, it would not be enough for his cult flock.

[Duncan Grant]

85. Bookmarked.

Maybe this time...

[Totally Tunsie]

89. With my luck, I'd pay the $42 million and find

that it really was a bag of Chump's dirty, smelly, orange-soaked laundry.

[Retrograde]

91. Yeah, right

I'd be more likely to believe them if they let slip a couple of minor tidbits to show they actually have something. If not, I'll have to assume that they're just blowing smoke.

[Mike Niendorff]

92. "The New York Post reports ..."

I stopped reading right there.

Get back to me when a reputable source reports this.



MDN

[Aussie105]

97. It may well be a nothingburger

designed to frighten Trump into a total meltdown. He is already most of the way there, anyhow.

But what could they have on him? Trump is as clean as a whistle, he has released all his tax returns, explained his relationship with Russian investments, explained his love for the stubby North Korean leader, and is loved by everyone!
His pandemic response has been speedy and effective.

Nothing to worry about, #45. All set for a clean sweep in November, you are sure to win!



Even if a total hoax, this rates really high on the 'let's annoy Trump' scale. On the same level as the Obamagate thing he and Fox are drumming up out of thin air.