Online extortion

[luisgrand]

Hi! I recently came across a story about cyber extortion, where the attackers gained access to a person's personal data and demanded a ransom, threatening to leak everything online. This made me think: how realistic is it to protect yourself from such attacks if you are not an IT specialist and do not understand cybersecurity? What are the most effective measures you can take in advance to minimize the risk of blackmail?

[wisemax342]

I completely understand your concerns — the story of cyber extortion is truly alarming. It is one of those situations where it seems that you can become a victim despite all the efforts to protect your data. Also, for a deeper understanding and protection against cyber extortion, you should read the article https://eztalks.com/technology/the-psychology-of-online-extortion-in-targeting-specific-individuals.html It contains a lot of useful information about the mechanisms of cyber extortion and ways to protect yourself. Staying vigilant and using smart cyber security approaches will help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of such attacks.

[luisgrand]

As someone who has just started studying this issue, I really appreciate how detailed and accessible all the key points related to the psychology of online extortion and its methods are presented. I especially liked that the article focuses on how attackers choose their targets and use manipulation to put pressure on specific people. This is not just a theoretical presentation of the problem, but a very practical and relevant material that gives a clear understanding of the mechanisms of the threat and methods of protection. It became much clearer to me how important the psychological aspect is in these actions and how you can protect yourself from such situations.