alt Hacker NewsIn the abstract, it’s hilarious to imagine the hackers keeping the data, then some time from now leaking it accidentally (or another hacker group hacks them) then them having to issue a public apology for not having kept the stolen data secure and having lied about shredding it.
However, they could use it as a last resort or as a final "gift" before getting arrested or switching identities.
They might be considered "trustworthy" right now to get companies to pay them money, but no one will know what will happen in a few years when this strategy won't work anymore.
Anyway, I hope this doesn't come at all, or as late as possible.