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   mikiem2
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   bleepingcomputer[.]com/news/security/sextortionists-are-making-ai-nudes-from-your-social-media-images/

   Cyber criminals are grabbing people's photos, e.g., from facebook, then using them to create deep fake porn. They then contact their victims, threatening to send copies to the victim's spouse, family, friends, employers etc. unless they're paid a blackmail fee. Some of these criminals also upload videos to porn sites.

   The FBI recommends that parents monitor their children's online activity and talk to them about the risks associated with sharing personal media online.

   Furthermore, parents are advised to conduct online searches to determine the amount of exposure their children have online and take action as needed to take down content.

   Adults posting images or videos online should restrict viewing access to a small private circle of friends to reduce exposure. At the same time, children's faces should always be blurred or masked.

   Finally, if you discover deepfake content depicting you on pornographic sites, report it to the authorities and contact the hosting platform to request the removal of the offending media.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   WadeMills
   Blocked

   Thanks for sharing this info. As a parent, I'm always concerned about the safety of my kids. The FBI warns about cyber criminals using deepfake porn to blackmail their victims. It's crucial to protect ourselves and our loved ones online.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   SmithAnderson
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   Parents, keep an eye on your kids' online activities and have open conversations about the risks of sharing personal media. Take steps to limit their online exposure and remove any inappropriate content. And for adults, remember to restrict access to your online content to a trusted circle of friends.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   SmithAnderson
   Blocked

   If you ever find yourself targeted by sextortion, it's important to take action. I came across a helpful resource that provides guidance on dealing with these situations. Check out this link: https://www.digitalforensics.com/sextortion
   Stay safe, everyone!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   I received a similar threat last year and again a couple of years ago, where they said they had taken images and video of me via my web cam watching porn and threatened to send copies of the images and videos they had taken to all my email contacts.

   As I do not watch porn on my computer I knew this was a scam so just ignored the threat. I received a couple of emails from the same person a few times after the initial threat, then nothing, as they had nothing in the first place.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   matteovega
   Member

   Thanks for bringing this up—it's such a concerning trend. I've been reading up on how cybercriminals are using people's photos to create fake content, and it's downright unsettling. Protecting our online privacy has never felt more crucial. If you ever find yourself in a situation like this, dealing with online blackmail, I recently stumbled upon some helpful strategies on how to deal with online blackmail. It's all about staying informed and knowing how to respond if things get tricky. Stay vigilant out there, and let's keep our digital lives secure.

   Posted 4 months ago #

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