Sextortion stories
Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
An investigation into sextortion by Sophos uncovered a criminal underworld where funds, totalling USD $500,000, supported a range of illicit activities.
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Australian telecom leaders unite to tackle tech-facilitated abuse, reinforcing their commitment during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Snapchat unveils new safety features to combat sextortion and bullying, ensuring young users in New Zealand and beyond are better protected online.
