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Friday, 22 November 2024 11:14
Threat Spotlight: Evolving 'we know where you live' tactics personalize sextortion scams
Key findings
- Barracuda threat researchers have identified evolving tactics being used by cybercriminals in targeted sextortion scams.
- Criminals are now frequently using victims’ addresses and photos of their homes to better personalize sextortion phishing attacks and increase the pressure to pay.
- Extortion demands are increasing from hundreds to thousands of dollars, and criminals are making it easier for victims to pay with quick response (QR) codes.
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Friday, 24 April 2020 11:38
Sextortion spams generating funds for cyber criminals: Sophos
Security outfit Sophos claims that funds extracted from victims of sextortion schemes have been deposited by cyber criminals in bitcoin wallets.
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