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She frantically tried to explain herself, telling Brock in footage captured on her dashboard camera: “Sir, I’m here to pick up a package.” He answered: “Yeah ... Show more
Instagram to test new tools to fight so-called sextortion: The platform will use AI-powered systems to detect nude images and identify sextortion accounts.
bbc.com/news/technology-68778834
Southampton driver 'threatened with parking charge' for filming warden: A Southampton driver who was warned he would get a parking ticket for filming two wardens ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24260358.southampton-driver-threatened-parking-charge-filming-warden/
Scott Weiland’s Son Brushes Off Blackmail Threat, Releases New Song With Late Dad’s Vocals
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/scott-weiland-son-noah-song-time-will-tell-blackmail-threat-1235008456/
Urgent warning over 'nasty' WhatsApp scam : You could expose yourself to fraud and blackmail and put all your contacts in harms way
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/urgent-warning-over-nasty-whatsapp-29018143
Yemeni women become mobile phone technicians to curb sextortion: Devices containing private images can become a sexist weapon in this Middle Eastern country ...
english.elpais.com/society/2024-04-20/yemeni-women-become-mobile-phone-technicians-to-curb-sextortion.html
Kids are being lured into vape shops by criminals looking to groom them: 'It's about blackmail, it's about control... it's about coercive ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/kids-being-lured-vape-shops-29020601
Man's bizarre attempt to steal bus in Devon: Sam Goutcher was eventually charged with blackmail but this was later changed to affray to which he pleaded guilty
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mans-bizarre-attempt-steal-bus-9233204
Agitation for Yoruba nation laughable -DHQ: The DHQ also raised the alarm that terrorists and their sympathisers were planning to blackmail the military ...
punchng.com/agitation-for-the-yoruba-nation-laughable-dhq/
Instagram Targets Teen Sextortion Scammers With Nude Image Filter For Direct Messages
forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2024/04/11/instagram-targets-teen-sextortion-scammers-with-nude-image-filter-for-direct-messages/
Quick Glance: Instagram blurs nudity in messages to protect teens and combat sexual extortion
- Instagram has introduced new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that automatically blurs nudity in direct messages.
- The platform is testing out these features as part of its campaign against sexual scams and other forms of image abuse, aiming to make it harder for criminals to contact teens.
- In addition to blurring nudity in direct messages, Instagram is also planning a nudity protection feature that blurs images with nudity and encourages users to think twice before sending nude pictures.
- Critics view this as a positive step but call for further actions, especially for recipients of unwanted content.
The CFPB wants to rein in data brokers: Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra said foreign adversaries can use data to blackmail Americans.
theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131354/cfpb-data-brokers-fair-credit-reporting-act
The most harrowing and disturbing Black Mirror episodes feature horrifying gaming technology and blackmail.#BlackMirror #Netflix #ShutUpAndDance
UK intelligence officials targeted in ‘honeytrap’ sex plots by Chinese spies: Intelligence sources say the Chinese state is ramping up efforts to glean national ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-intelligence-targeted-in-honeytrap-sex-plots-by-chinese-spies-3004036
‘Palm Royale’ Recap, Episode 6: ‘Maxine Takes a Step’: Who would have thought that it was the blackmail that was preventing the societal collapse of Palm Beach? ...
vulture.com/article/palm-royale-recap-episode-6-maxine-takes-a-step.html
Warning after Blackburn man targeted by WhatsApp scammers: Men in Blackburn and Accrington have received WhatsApp messages or phone calls from people pretending ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24247976.warning-blackburn-man-targeted-whatsapp-scammers/
Man stole intimate photos to blackmail victims: A serial scammer hacked a student’s social media account, stole intimate photos and videos and then posted them ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/man-stole-intimate-photos-blackmail-victims
Tory MP William Wragg gives MPs blackmail advice in resurfaced clip: Tory MP William Wragg gives MPs blackmail advice two years before his honeytrap sexting ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/william-wragg-westminster-honeytrap-blackmail-b2524946.html
Impostor’s Fate Sealed- Life Imprisonment for Fraud and Blackmail: KUWAIT CITY, April 7: The Court of Cassation upheld the life imprisonment sentence issued ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/impostors-fate-sealed-life-imprisonment-for-fraud-and-blackmail/
Trump argues immunity protects presidents from ‘de facto blackmail’ in Supreme Court filing
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4542698-trump-immunity-protects-presidents-blackmail-supreme-court-filing/
Comments show Putin dismissed Western warnings of Moscow attack as 'blackmail'
kyivindependent.com/comments-show-putin-dismissed-western-warnings-of-moscow-attack-as-blackmail/
Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more': Russia and Transnistria have lost their instruments of blackmail, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor ...
dw.com/en/energy-minister-moldova-cant-be-blackmailed-any-more/a-68647761
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas says US must push Israel to open borders: Hamas spokesman says US plan to build temporary port off Gaza’s coast to deliver aid ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/9/israels-war-on-gaza-live-ceasefire-by-ramadan-looking-tough-biden-says
Man poured boiling water on his victim and stole his bank card: Stafford Manahan also received two years' imprisonment for blackmail
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/man-who-poured-boiling-water-28925236
Photo Tapping Case: Accused Used 15 Cops, 30 Mediators to Blackmail Victims: Hyderabad: Around 15 police officers and over 30 mediators reportedly played a key ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/photo-tapping-case-accused-used-15-cops-30-mediators-to-blackmail-victims-887527
These students cheated on a test and got away with it. Then the blackmail started
theage.com.au/education/these-students-cheated-on-a-test-and-got-away-with-it-then-the-blackmail-started-20240320-p5fe1x.html
This Ramadan season, we have witnessed a great representation of this situation in Atabat El Bahga, when Bahgat’s (Yehia El Fakharany) granddaughter, Gamila ... Show more
White House looks to curb foreign powers’ ability to buy Americans’ sensitive personal data with executive order
cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/americans-personal-data-foreign-powers-executive-order/
Quick Glance: Biden takes action to protect sensitive data from hostile powers
- A new directive by President Joe Biden aims to secure the personal information of American citizens from potentially hostile countries.
- The primary focus is on securely storing genetic, biometric, health, geolocation, financial data, and other personally identifiable information.
- The White House initiative aims to prevent hostile countries from accessing sensitive American data through alternative commercial channels and establishes rigorous security standards.
European Commission to be sued by European Parliament over Orbán 'blackmail': "EU decisions cannot be bought and sold with cash."
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/961523/european-commission-to-be-sued-by-european-parliament-over-orban-blackmail
Quick Glance: EU Parliament to Sue EU Commission Over Hungary Funds
- The European Parliament is set to sue the European Commission for unblocking over €10bn in funds for Hungary in December ahead of an EU summit on Ukraine.
- Critics highlight the lack of necessary reforms and suspicion of Orbán's potential blackmail of the Commission.
- Demand for transparency is emphasized to properly assess the Commission's decision to release funds for Hungary.
- The European Parliament will need to prove potential errors by the Commission and the fulfillment of rule of law conditions in Hungary at the European Court of Justice.
Trump is ordered to pay legal fees after failed lawsuit over the Steele dossier : Orbis Business Intelligence, founded by Christopher Steele, was paid by ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-07/trump-is-ordered-to-pay-legal-fees-after-failed-lawsuit-over-the-steele-dossier.html
Quick Glance: Trump faces $382,000 UK legal bill for losing case
- Former US President Donald Trump is required to pay at least £300,000 ($382,000) in costs after losing a UK court battle against a former spy who compiled a scandalous dossier about him.
- High Court judge Karen Steyn ruled that there were 'no compelling reasons' to proceed with the claim to trial and deemed the data protection claim 'bound to fail'.
- The judge also rejected Trump's claim for compensation, citing his delay in seeking legal action to vindicate his reputation since the dossier's release in the UK.
- The Steele dossier, which caused a political uproar before Trump's inauguration, contained unverified and controversial information about Trump and Russia, including allegations of compromising behavior.
Blackmail attempt accusation after Canterbury-based public figure’s Grindr encounter
nzherald.co.nz/nz/blackmail-attempt-accusation-after-canterbury-based-public-figures-grindr-encounter/BXK3FKHHWFCUVJXEGVLML4OSOA/
Confiscation of Russian frozen assets: EU should not bend to Moscow's blackmail: If the West fears that their companies in Russia would suffer reciprocal ...
euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/opinion/confiscation-of-russian-frozen-assets-eu-should-not-bend-to-moscows-blackmail/
Putin 'really pushed' the EU's green transition, says von der Leyen
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/13/putin-really-pushed-the-green-transition-but-pace-is-still-too-slow-says-von-der-leyen
Court remands Vastaamo hacking suspect in custody to await April verdict: Aleksanteri Kivimäki stands accused of almost 9,600 counts of aggravated invasion of ...
yle.fi/a/74-20078360
'Mean' man faked his own kidnap to blackmail man out of £300: Joshua Hewson 'exploited the victim’s generous nature' with his ill-conceived plot
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mean-surrey-man-faked-kidnap-28765952
From family photos to blackmail: 4 red flags for online oversharing by children in UAE
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/from-family-photos-to-blackmail-4-red-flags-for-online-oversharing-by-children-in-uae-1.1706712663521
BCL leader, one other sent to jail for rape, blackmail: Two people, including a Chhatra League leader, have been sent to jail on charges of rape and blackmail in ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/bcl-leader-one-other-sent-jail-rape-blackmail-3558966
Naira Salah’s Death Sparks Outcry for Justice on Social Media: After blackmail and extortion, on 29 February, the 19-year-old university student, Naira Salah ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/03/01/naira-salahs-death-sparks-outcry-for-justice-on-social-media/
Worcester Crown Court: Thomas Lloyd-Perks sentenced: A man has been sentenced to 46 months in prison after a jury at Worcester Crown Court found him guilty of ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24157010.worcester-crown-court-thomas-lloyd-perks-sentenced/
Teenager killed himself after being blackmailed over nude photos: Dinal De Alwis, 16, a student at Whitgift School, Croydon, was targeted online by a man who ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/teenager-suicide-blackmail-nude-photos-whitgift-school-croydon-0n8crx3dv
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Blackmail and betrayal: everything to know about Gemma Arterton drama The Critic: Starring Sir Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton, The Critic is a drama-thriller ...
stylist.co.uk/entertainment/film/the-critic-film-gemma-arterton/866381
Online extortionist apprehended for blackmail, voyeurism in Cebu: Online extortionist apprehended for blackmail, voyeurism in Cebu
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/26/online-extortionist-apprehended-for-blackmail-voyeurism-in-cebu-2142
Kadyrov's Gift To Putin: Inside The Unforgiving World Of Chechen Mobilization
worldcrunch.com/focus/mobilization-in-chechnya
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How Yemen’s dominant Houthis blackmail foreign aid agencies: They risk causing a man-made famine with their meddling
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/02/15/how-yemens-dominant-houthis-blackmail-foreign-aid-agencies
Paid articlePaid ‘Emotional blackmail’: inside the agencies raising millions for GOSH: The charity has almost doubled its money with a big fundraising drive — but complaints have ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/emotional-blackmail-inside-the-agencies-raising-millions-for-gosh-wnkrf655g
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Search for this woman after report of 'false imprisonment': Humberside Police release CCTV images of woman they want to speak to
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/search-woman-after-report-false-9119582
Young gig-goer followed home and put through blackmail ordeal: The terrified concert-goer was reduced to tears during the hours-long ordeal as his blackmailers ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/young-man-followed-home-cardiff-28668517
New DOJ watchdog report details FBI officials' misconduct with foreign prostitutes
npr.org/2024/02/09/1230395361/doj-watchdog-report-fbi
SELBY: James Webber jailed for sexual blackmail of child: "Twisted and vindictive" James Webber has been jailed for 13 years for sexually blackmailing ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24124663.selby-james-webber-jailed-sexual-blackmail-child/
UAE: Fresh warnings issued to parents against cybercrime threats to children: Authorities urge parents to keep a close eye on their children's online ...
gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-fresh-warnings-issued-to-parents-against-cybercrime-threats-to-children-1.101029409
Man convicted of 'premeditated and ongoing' blackmail: A Central Otago man has been convicted of blackmail after what a judge says was a misguided ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/man-convicted-premeditated-and-ongoing-blackmail
Bo knows blackmail: Former baseball, football star Bo Jackson wins $21 million verdict against his own niece and nephew
fortune.com/2024/02/08/bo-jackson-21-million-blackmail-verdict-niece-nephew/
| Toronto Sun: Vincent "Bo" Jackson has won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.
torontosun.com/sports/football/nfl/bo-jackson-awarded-21-million-in-georgia-blackmail-stalking-case
Opinion | Maduro Plays the Migrant Blackmail Card: Venezuela dares the U.S. to reimpose oil and gas sanctions. Will Biden give in?
wsj.com/articles/maduro-plays-the-migrant-blackmail-card-venezuela-us-oil-gas-sanctions-biden-d1278704
Windows 11's 'February 2024 Moment' update is bringing new AI and accessibility features - plus no more Bing blackmail (for some people)
techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11s-february-2024-moment-update-is-bringing-new-ai-and-accessibility-features-plus-no-more-bing-blackmail-for-some-people
Kuwait: Expats jailed over money laundering, terror blackmail: Court orders deportation for the defendants after serving terms
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-expats-jailed-over-money-laundering-terror-blackmail-1.1707474645368
Government issues warning as escalation looms: As farmers announced on Wednesday that they will intensify their protests and blockades of national highways ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1231154/government-issues-warning-as-escalation-looms/
Blackmailer threatens to 'flatten' a dad over unpaid debt: Shaun Wheeler from Peterborough has been jailed
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/blackmailer-threatened-flatten-dad-over-28580967
We shall not let people blackmail UIA - Anite: The media highlighted that IG attached detectives had raided the state entity’s offices in Kampala to obtain ...
newvision.co.ug/category/news/we-shall-not-let-people-blackmail-uia---anite-NV_180588
Hungary vows to defy EU ‘blackmail’ over Ukraine funding: Brussels has considered ways to sabotage Hungarian economy unless Budapest agrees on aid for Kyiv
ft.com/content/b3913ca8-09d9-470b-adf5-82c20078c9f0
Paid articlePaid Venezuela accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over sanctions: The US reimposed sanctions after a ban blocking the candidacy of the opposition in Venezuela’s elections was ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/30/venezuela-accuses-us-of-blackmail-over-sanctions
Jeffrey Epstein: Fifth and final batch of documents released: This files show Epstein refusing hundreds of times to answer questions, including about alleged ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67930662
Quick Glance: Jeffrey Epstein: Latest Release of Documents
- Includes 1,400 pages of depositions with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Epstein repeatedly refused to answer lawyers' questions, including alleged blackmail of famous men.
- The release was part of a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, a victim of sex trafficking.
- Court records contain a transcript of Epstein's 2016 sworn deposition in which he repeatedly invoked his right against self-incrimination.
Hungary vows to defy EU ‘blackmail’ over Ukraine funding: Brussels has considered ways to sabotage Hungarian economy unless Budapest agrees on aid for Kyiv
ft.com/content/b3913ca8-09d9-470b-adf5-82c20078c9f0
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"The EU’s continued relevance hinges on how well it can adapt to a reality where governments like Hungary’s remain a permanent feature of its political ... Show more trib.al/2TUJdLW
IDF chief says ‘time is pressing’ for hostages’ return, warns against ‘attempts to blackmail a ceasefire’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-chief-says-time-is-pressing-for-hostages-return-warns-against-attempts-to-blackmail-a-ceasefire/
From family photos to blackmail: 4 red flags for online oversharing by children in UAE
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/from-family-photos-to-blackmail-4-red-flags-for-online-oversharing-by-children-in-uae-1.1706712663521
Donald Trump data protection claim over allegations he took part in 'perverted' sex acts in Russia dismissed by judge
news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-data-protection-claim-over-allegations-he-took-part-in-perverted-sex-acts-in-russia-dismissed-by-judge-13061237
Quick Glance: Court Rejects Case Against Trump's Ex-Spy Dossier
- Christopher Steele compiled the Steele Dossier, containing allegations about Donald Trump.
- The former president sought to sue Christopher Steele's company, but the High Court rejected the case.
- The court ruled that Mr. Trump's claim was not brought within the six-year limitation period.
- Mr. Trump claimed official investigations had debunked the dossier but it continued to cause him significant damage and distress.
These 12 Android Apps Are Spying On You So Delete Them Now: Threat actors know the value of your data and could lead to blackmail, extortion, bank account access ...
hothardware.com/news/these-12-android-apps-are-spying-on-you-so-delete-them-now
Norwegian who knows us well says we are dishonest : People offering bribes and those receiving them have integrity problems
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/norwegian-who-knows-us-well-says-we-are-dishonest--4513492
Paid articlePaid From family photos to blackmail: 4 red flags for online oversharing by children in UAE
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/safety-security/from-family-photos-to-blackmail-4-red-flags-for-online-oversharing-by-children-in-uae-1.1706712663521
Morocco arrests 30 people suspected of trafficking newborns, report says | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/02/morocco-arrests-30-people-suspected-of-trafficking-newborns-report-says/
Venezuela rejects US 'blackmail' after reimposition of sanctions: Caracas threatens to stop accepting deportation flights from US after Washington resumes ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/venezuela-rejects-us-blackmail-after-reimposition-of-sanctions-3676748
Paid articlePaid NiDCOM vows to protect interests of Nigerians abroad: NiDCOM has vowed not to bow to blackmail and threats, saying it was focused on protecting the interests of ...
punchng.com/nidcom-vows-to-protect-interests-of-nigerians-abroad/
EU should not give in to Hungary's blackmail - MEP: The leaders of the EU countries should not give in to "blackmail" from Hungary's ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3820293-eu-should-not-give-in-to-hungarys-blackmail-mep.html
Bribery allegations against Naval Chief baseless – Navy: The Nigerian Navy has described the allegations against the Chief of Naval Staff ...
punchng.com/bribery-allegations-against-naval-chief-baseless-navy/
Violence Against Women In Egypt — From Online Threats To Fatal Reality: Despite the numerous penalties imposed on perpetrators, Egyptian women continue to endure ...
worldcrunch.com/culture-society/egypt-violence-against-women
Beware of 'exotic beauties' spy trap, China says, as it warns against leaking state secrets
news.sky.com/story/beware-of-exotic-beauties-spy-trap-china-says-as-it-warns-against-leaking-state-secrets-13056727
'Pupil' of Britain's worst online sexual predator jailed: Anthony 'Danny' Burns blackmailed women and children from around the world - including ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/revolting-sextortion-predator-who-targeted-9049398
Evil man 'taught' by predator used 'sugar daddy' sites to blackmail women: The National Crime Agency has described Anthony Burns as 'one of the most ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/evil-man-taught-dangerous-sexual-28480174
Crystal Hefner's Book Revelations About Hef, His Death, Sex, Blackmail, Mansion Mold and More!
toofab.com/photos/2024/01/23/crystal-hefner-book-revelations/
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