Controversy: Scarlett Johansson, pictured here in 2006, has involved the FBI in investigating the leak of her private nude photos, which were stolen by a hacker and posted online. The actress has confessed to taking the racy photographs herself, despite never baring it all in her films. The incident has left the 26-year-old star of Lost In Translation feeling embarrassed and exposed after the explicit images surfaced on a website recently.
The FBI is currently looking into the hacking of private photos from Scarlett Johansson’s cell phone. They are closing in on the suspected hacker, with law enforcement sources revealing that they are focusing on a criminal gang, and have identified one of the ringleaders. Johansson is just one of the many victims of this phone-hacking ring, which has targeted at least 50 female Hollywood celebrities. Her lawyer has confirmed that she did take the explicit photos, including one where she is posing seductively topless and another where her bare behind is visible in a mirror.
The images display wallpaper in the background that matches the design seen in previously shown pictures from the inside of her bedroom in Los Angeles. Despite appearing partially naked in some of her movie roles, this is the first time she is depicted completely nude.
According to a statement from her lawyer Marty Singer, the intimate photos in question show our client posing in her home in a state of undress or topless. Singer also warned of legal action against any media outlet that publishes the pictures, citing copyright laws. The fact that Johansson owns the rights to the photos implies that she took them herself and validates their authenticity.
Authorities have confirmed that they are currently investigating the case. According to FBI spokesperson Laura Eimiller, the FBI is looking into a potential individual or group behind a series of cyber intrusions targeting high-profile individuals. These intrusions involve various devices such as computers, laptops, iPads, cell phones, as well as breaches into personal online accounts. Among the celebrities reportedly targeted are actresses Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus, along with singer Christina Aguilera.
Exploring the situation: The actress, seen in a campaign for Mango, was recently identified as one of the 50 individuals whose cell phones or emails were accessed by a group of hackers earlier this year.
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The background wallpaper seen in the nude photos matches the design in Scarlett’s bedroom, indicating that the photographs might have been stolen by hackers while she was trying to email them. Experts suggest that her phone may have been infected with malicious software or that hackers obtained the data from a computer connected to her phone through a virus. It is possible that Scarlett emailed the photos to someone, whose email was hacked, or they were in her online email sent folder. Smartphones like iPhones are only as secure as the user makes them, emphasizing the importance of passcodes and cautious use. Hackers, who conduct research on their targets, use social engineering tactics to breach computer and smartphone security. It is advised not to take explicit photos if you do not want them circulating online. Speculation has arisen on whether the leaked photos were intended for Scarlett’s ex-husband or previous partners, including Hollywood actor Sean Penn. The leaks have been linked to a hacking group named Anonymous, similar to incidents involving other celebrities like Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake. Scarlett has taken legal action against websites displaying the photos and has involved the FBI in the investigation. The actress is currently working on a superhero film and has refrained from commenting further on the situation.
Hackers reportedly managed to retrieve shirtless images of Justin Timberlake by accessing Mila Kunis’ phone without authorization.
Reportedly, Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hudgens have also fallen victim to hackers, joining the list of alleged targets.