If you’re computer got hacked, I can imagine you, like most of us, would be screwed. Now, imagine being famous and having your computer hacked. That is exactly what Ty Lawson is going through right now, as his computer was recently hacked.
“We spoke with Lawson’s attorney, Martin Kaufman, who says they’re extremely concerned about the hack — because the culprits got access to some very sensitive and private material.
Kaufman wouldn’t tell us exactly what was accessed, but says they believe the hackers are shopping the material around to various media outlets and websites.
Kaufman also says the hackers are trying to shake down the NBA star — threatening to go public with the cyber goods unless Ty forks over some serious dough.”
Lawson has had a rough year so far. First, he was suspended for a DUI and put on supervised probation for the incident. Then, he had issues with the Houston Rockets, and his contract was eventually bought out by the team. He signed with the Indiana Pacers for the rest of the season, then over the summer he felt he was overlooked in free agency. Eventually, he signed with the Sacramento Kings for one more year. Now, he is being hacked and extorted.
The authorities have been contacted, but so far no arrests have been made. Hopefully, Ty ends up OK and no private information is released about him. Even if you don’t like him as a player, I can’t imagine that anyone would wish this upon someone.
