FBI Warns Cybercriminals Stealing Intimate Images for Extortion

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The FBI has issued a new public alert warning about a rising cybercrime trend targeting both adults and minors. Criminals are hacking into victims' online accounts with the specific goal of stealing personal and intimate photographs. These stolen images are then used as leverage in extortion campaigns against the victims. The agency urges the public to be vigilant about securing their online accounts to reduce the risk of falling prey to such attacks.

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