Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Dating scams involving “sextortion” in Australia have skyrocketed in the past two years, but remain largely underreported and unprosecuted. Read More…. The post Sextortion: When blind love ends in blackmail appeared first on National Cyber Security Ventures. View full post on…
FBI spotlights sextortion cases targeting kids in WA
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The school year’s underway, and students are on all sorts of social media and internet groups. Unfortunately, we have to be on the alert for sex predators who target children and teens in cyberspace. FBI agents here in Washington state The…
Online ‘sextortion’ against children on the rise
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans This PSA on sextortion warns that anything private shared online could be used against you. If someone demands sexual images from you, stop immediately and report it. For more information, visit ProjectSafeChildhood.gov Department of Justice Federal officials and advocates say The…
UIPD warn students against recent “sextortion” and IRS scams
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Some students have fallen victim to two popular scams targeting the Champaign-Urbana area. Two increasingly common internet and phone scams in the area have University of Illinois police cautioning students against engaging in conversation with strangers. Three students have fallen The…
Police warning over ‘sextortion’ crimes in Newcastle
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Police are warning internet users to be on their guard against ‘sextortion’. The practice sees a victim being lured by another person online into undressing and sometimes performing intimate acts in front of a webcam. But the footage is recorded The…
Canadian who pleaded guilty to teen ‘sextortion’ gets 30 years prison
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans A Canadian man accused of blackmailing underage teens via the Internet and compelling them to send him images of themselves engaged in sex acts was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday. Antonio P. Fontana, 59, of Ontario, Canada, admitted The…
Sextortion: Virtual sexual assault
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines sextortion as: …a serious crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money. The perpetrator may also…
Extradition for teenage sextortion suspect still up in the air
WBTV has learned the Mecklenburg County District Attorney is still figuring out whether or not to sign extradition papers to bring a suspect wanted for sextortion back to Charlotte. The DA has requested more information from the school district about the case. “A decision would not be made regarding extradition…
Russell T Davies to turns his attention to sextortion gangs with new drama
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 drama Cucumber (which has an E4 sister piece Banana) is thrilling viewers with its hilarious and tender take on modern gay life in Manchester. As there will be no Cucumber 2, he…
Sextortion Photos Of Miss Teen USA Indicate Troubling Trend, Cyber Experts Say
Sextortion photos of the Miss Teen USA winner point to what cybercrime experts say is a disturbing trend — even people who are careful to protect themselves and don’t keep incriminating photos or information are now at risk. FBI agents that uncovered the scheme against Miss Teen USA Cassidy…
