These emails typically make vague claims and pressure victims to click on links or download attachments, which can infect their devices with malware. This guidance explains what to do if you've received an email that's trying to blackmail you The email may state that your login details have been compromised, or may threaten to reveal some compromising information (such as a video of you visiting an adult site) You can protect yourself by following the steps below. But sending a message to the victim’s from their own email address might convince the victim that they have lost access over their own account The text of the email roughly looks like this
“as you may have noticed, i sent you an email from your email account this means i have full access to your account i’ve been watching you for a few. This fresh sextortion tactic preys on jealousy instead of shame A spouse receives an email from a “security company” saying it has gained access to (read Hacked) their other half’s personal devices and found proof of infidelity For details, including a downloaded data archive, the recipient is invited to follow the link kindly provided. Learn about the alarming rise of sextortion scams and how they work
Is the “you’ve been hacked” email real
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