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Neopets User Data Is Being Held Hostage for Bitcoin

UP FOR TRADE

The thief stole their info—and wants to sell it for bitcoin.

Emily Shugerman
Emily Shugerman 

Senior Reporter

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Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty/Neopets
Emily Shugerman

Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

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