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2024-04-19

How Can Sextortion Ruin Your Life?

You’ve probably heard about Sextortion. And if you haven’t, be sure to check out our previous article talking about what sextortion is.  Sextortion – the online cybercrime of our age. Its reach is sweeping the globe. Any kind of online scam can be harrying due to the fear and uncertainty of how sextortion can ruin your life. 

Sextortion, in particular, can take a toll on your mental health. The largest question we receive is regarding what might happen – how can sextortion ruin your life? After all, we’re talking about distant criminals who may or may not follow through with their demands.

However distant they may be and however serious they are about posting your [...]

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2024-04-19

What Is Online Extortion?

Online extortion is a serious problem that is becoming more and more common. If you have been a victim of online extortion, you are not alone. In this blog post, we will define online extortion, discuss some common scenarios, and offer some tips on what to do if you find yourself in this situation.

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2024-04-19

Identifying the Signs of a Real Sextortion Email

Sextortion email scams have become more prevalent in recent years. This type of extortion leverages the fear and embarrassment of the recipient, making it a lucrative enterprise for online criminals. It is crucial to be able to identify fake emails so that you can avoid paying exorbitant fees or accidentally giving away sensitive information. In this post, we will show you how to tell if a sextortion email is real and what to do if you receive one.

Phishing for Trouble? Spotting Suspicious Emails

While this article focuses on sextortion emails, it is important to recognize that not all suspicious emails are sextortion threats. Many phishing emails aim to collect personal [...]

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2018-06-13

Is your child being cyberbullied? Know the signs, and learn what you can do

We’ve all heard the horror stories about cyberbullying. Online bullies, often acting anonymously, pick a target and never let up. They harass, they make threats, they spread rumors on social media.

They make their targets feel rejected, isolated, excluded. It can lead to despair, depression and anxiety, which sometimes can contribute to suicidal behavior.

It is hell to deal with, and too many families know this pain all too well. Many families find themselves wondering how to avoid cyberbullying.

 

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