France’s Waltio faces ransom threat from notorious hacker collective

Databreaches •Dissent • January 24, 2026

Caroline Alvarez reports: Waltio, a French crypto tax platform, is under siege from ShinyHunters, a notorious ransomware group claiming to hold the personal data of nearly 50,000 users. ShinyHunters, known for high-profile crypto and corporate hacks, is threatening to leak users’ 2024 tax reports unless a ransom is paid. Waltio says its services and production... Source

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Waltio Targeted by ShinyHunters Ransomware Group Waltio, a French crypto tax platform, is facing a ransom threat from the ShinyHunters hacker collective, which claims to possess personal data of nearly 50,000 users. The group is demanding payment to prevent the release of users' 2024 tax reports. 2 sources 29

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