ASK Team

Definition

A notorious hacker collective led by individuals known as Manix and TrAnZiT, historically responsible for database breaches and credential theft—though more of a cautionary tale than active threat.

Example Usage

The ASK Team made headlines back in the early 2000s for their database heists.

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