
Email threat types: Extortion
Extortion and sextortion attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication. The criminal contacts potential victims by email and claims to have compromising video or information that will be released to the public if the victim does not pay to keep it quiet. As 'proof' that the criminal has access to this material, the email includes sensitive information that only the victim should know, such as passwords.
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