FBI: Hackers target online accounts to steal nude photos

The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminals targeting social media and other online accounts of adults and children to steal sexually explicit images or videos. These stolen materials are used for blackmail, sold on criminal marketplaces, or shared with other criminals to coerce victims into providing more explicit content. The FBI highlights sextortion schemes involving threats to leak private content or demands for payment. Student-athletes have also been targeted in similar schemes. The FBI advises against responding to unsolicited requests for verification codes or password resets and recommends using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

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