Hackers have accessed and stolen personal information from millions of Pornhub users, aiming to use the data for extortion schemes. The incident was highlighted in a WIRED security news roundup.
In a significant cybersecurity breach, hackers stole data belonging to millions of users of the adult website Pornhub. The perpetrators intend to leverage the compromised information for extortion activities. This event forms part of WIRED's weekly overview of security developments, which also covers other incidents such as a Cisco zero-day vulnerability without a patch and accusations of a US cyberattack by Venezuela. The roundup emphasizes ongoing threats in hacking, malware, and privacy. Published on December 20, 2025, the report draws attention to the persistent risks faced by online platforms and their users in protecting sensitive data.