19/09/2024
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In today’s increasingly digital landscape, the boundaries between public and private life are becoming ever more blurred. Interactions that once took place in personal, offline settings are now happening across social media, video chats, and various online platforms. While technology has allowed for unprecedented levels of connection, it has also facilitated new forms of exploitation. One particularly harmful trend is 's*xtortion'—a malicious scheme where individuals are blackmailed with explicit content obtained through digital interactions, often without their knowledge or consent. This form of cybercrime has seen a sharp increase in recent years, leaving a growing number of victims in its wake. For those struggling with s*x addiction, who already face intense shame and secrecy, being targeted by s*xtortion can be especially devastating.
How S*xtortion Works
S*xtortion schemes often begin under seemingly innocent circumstances. A victim might engage in an intimate online conversation, believing they are interacting with someone they trust. Explicit images or videos may be shared, or in some cases, the perpetrator uses malware to hijack the victim’s we**am and secretly record private moments. Once in possession of compromising content, the blackmailer threatens to release it to the victim’s family, friends, colleagues, or post it publicly on social media unless demands for money or additional explicit material are met.
Take Tom, a 35-year-old barrister who met someone on an adult services site during a particularly stressful time in his life. After engaging in several, unbeknownst to him, recorded We**am chats, Tom found himself the target of a s*xtortion scheme. His blackmailer demanded £20,000, threatening to share the recordings with his employer and family...Read the full article here
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