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FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures

TechCrunch·August 11, 2026·1 min read
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures

The FBI issued a new alert stating cybercriminals are hacking into victims' online accounts to steal personal and intimate pictures for extortion campaigns. The alert warns that both adults and minors are being targeted. The FBI advises using strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication to protect accounts from these attacks.

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