Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
A cybercrime group has claimed responsibility for hacking MyPillow, a company owned by Mike Lindell. The group, known as Play, alleges it has obtained sensitive data including financial records and personal documents. Lindell has denied the claims, suggesting they are politically motivated as he runs for governor of Minnesota.
- ▪The ransomware group Play claims to have hacked MyPillow and stolen confidential data.
- ▪Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, denies the hacking allegations, calling them a political hit job.
- ▪Play has set a deadline for MyPillow to respond before releasing the stolen data online.
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Lily Hay NewmanDell CameronMatt BurgessSecurityMay 30, 2026 6:30 AMSecurity News This Week: Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillowPlus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license-plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.MyPillow founder and CEO Mike LindellPhotograph: Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune/Getting ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe United States military has known for years that enemies could use location data to track troops’ phones—and it’s also long been aware of easy fixes for the problem.
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