French Crypto Tax Platform Waltio Faces Ransom Threat from ShinyHunters Hacker Group

Waltio, a French cryptocurrency tax platform, is facing a ransom threat from the ShinyHunters ransomware group. The attackers claim to have obtained the personal data of nearly 50,000 users and threaten to release users' 2024 tax reports if a ransom is not paid. ShinyHunters is known for large-scale hacks in the crypto and corporate sectors. Waltio states that its services and operations remain functional.