Victims of cyberstalking could be individuals -- mature adults, young adults and children are all susceptible -- or groups, organizations or even governments. According to the FBI, children and adults are particularly vulnerable to one particular type of cyberstalking: sextortion. This is when stal...
If the stalking and bullying escalates, do not hesitate to contact the authorities. The first point of contact should be local law enforcement, such as the police department. You may also need to escalate further and report to the FBI’sInternet Crime Complaint Center. To effectively report c...
Your privacy is a cloud of data scattered on servers that are beyond your control. Sure, it's all part of life in the digital age. But it's okay to be annoyed about the extent of it. And it's definitely okay to fight back.
Apple famously refused to unlock a device for the FBI. If the FBI couldn’t crack a phone your local carrier has little chance. Reply Georgette October 2, 2016 I noticed that some people try to get closer to me and then wait until I unlock my iPhone to use it after that I see my...
Catfishing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to deceive people. FBI data showed more than 24,000 reports of catfishing in 2021 in the US alone.Romance scamsare both increasingly prevalent and increasingly damaging. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, more than$547 million in ...
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). As a victim, you can report online Internet crime complaints here. In case of spam, phishing, and social engineering attacks, you ca...
Legal and reporting options: Victims can report theft to various agencies and take civil and criminal legal action. Protection strategies: Businesses and individuals can safeguard IP through registration, cybersecurity measures, and legal agreements. Emerging threats: Cyber IP theft and AI-driven infring...
I reported unauthorised access to my OneDrive but nothing I could do as that was a work computer. My ex boss brought up FBI and just odd things in our meetings leading up to this. I did not cop what he meant for awhile. I just thought he was odd. Reply User profile for user:...
According to a report put out by the FBI, cybercriminals sell EHR information on the black market at a rate of $50 per record, compared to $1 for social security numbers or credit card information. Why are they more valuable? Because theft is more difficult to detect. ...
Apple and the FBI Are Dueling Over Encryption A Privacy Guide for Voice Assistants 9 iPhone Hacks You Actually Haven't Tried Yet Apple declined to discuss concrete plans to work with Google on anti-stalking measures, a company spokesperson tells Popular Mechanics. Google’s press office d...