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FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
The FBI released an alert warning that cybercriminals are targeting both adults and minors to steal personal and intimate photographs for use in extortion campaigns. The threat actors gain unauthorized access to victims' online accounts to obtain these sensitive images.
Why it matters: Anyone with online accounts and intimate photos faces direct risk of account compromise and extortion; practitioners should alert users to strengthen account security, enable multi-factor authentication, and understand the sextortion threat landscape.
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threat intel
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
The FBI released an alert warning that cybercriminals are targeting both adults and minors to steal personal and intimate photographs for use in extortion campaigns. The threat actors gain unauthorized access to victims' online accounts to obtain these sensitive images.
Why it matters: Anyone with online accounts and intimate photos faces direct risk of account compromise and extortion; practitioners should alert users to strengthen account security, enable multi-factor authentication, and understand the sextortion threat landscape.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker