Babu Lal’s Post

The most recent IC3 report provides some startling data about how the elderly population is being targeted by fraudsters and scammers. I have created a short video that summarizes these and other finding on Elder Fraud: https://lnkd.in/gcCJGPSD

Technology-facilitated violence (TFV) such as doxing, swatting, or cyberstalking is a cybercrime that harms victims via use of the internet and mobile technology. This publication is a resource that will assist state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies in addressing these issues. It begins with an overview of TFV crimes, including definitions and examples of offenses. It also presents tools to identify and measure the problem at a local level, as well as strategies for crime prevention and crime investigation. Finally, it includes data and resources to illustrate the complexity of cybercrimes and violence against vulnerable populations, with a focus on victim-centered response. https://lnkd.in/dCMmMMxW

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's theme asks us to ‘leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking’. Cyberspace can be a dangerous playground for children without proper safeguards. Traffickers exploit this to expand their networks. Kids can protect themselves and others from exploitation by understanding the risks and spotting the signs. Prioritising online safety is crucial. #STOPTHETRAFFIK

🚨 Stay ahead of scams! Join our Scam Awareness Community for the latest alerts, expert tips, and real stories. Protect yourself and your loved ones today. Follow us now! 👉 #scamproof #wisdomagainstscams #stayalertstaysafe #defendagainstscams #fraudawareness #shieldyourself #scambusters #staysafe #beinformed #empoweryourself #scamawareness #protectyourself

Unfortunately, older adults are more commonly the victims of financial scams. Ensure your loved ones are protected from the threats of scams, and look at these 3 ways to add a shield against scam threats for your loved ones.🛡️ #estateplanning #threats #voorheeslawgroup #planahead #financialscam

The child sextortion group 764 and the global collective of loosely associated groups known as “The Com” are using tools and techniques normally used for financially motivated cybercrime tactics — such as SIM swapping, IP grabbing and social engineering — to commit violent crimes, according to exclusive law enforcement and intelligence reports reviewed by CyberScoop. The reports offer insight into the underbelly of the global network, showing how they are using traditional cybercriminal tools to identifying, targeting, grooming, extorting, and causing physical and psychological harm to victims as young as 10. They were shared with police nationwide and in some cases, with foreign-allied governments. https://lnkd.in/gKUVDqpX

Last chance to register for our May webinar! Identify the most common #fraud schemes targeting grant and social programs and learn proactive measures to effectively detect and prevent fraud. #grantsmanagement Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gGXuvKP #lastchance #register #registernow #webinar #fraudprevention

The child sextortion group 764 and the global collective of loosely associated groups known as “The Com” are using tools and techniques normally used for financially motivated cybercrime tactics — such as SIM swapping, IP grabbing and social engineering — to commit violent crimes, according to exclusive law enforcement and intelligence reports reviewed by CyberScoop. The reports offer insight into the underbelly of the global network, showing how they are using traditional cybercriminal tools to identifying, targeting, grooming, extorting, and causing physical and psychological harm to victims as young as 10. They were shared with police nationwide and in some cases, with foreign-allied governments. https://lnkd.in/ehECnBb5

Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, said: “This deeply disturbing report shows that predators are targeting younger and younger victims. My message to parents is to speak to your children about their use of social media, because the platforms you presume safe may pose a risk. “It’s vital that technology companies implement stronger safeguards to prevent abuse, and work with us to bring predators to justice and keep our children safe.” Visit the IWF, #BehindTheScreens, Annual Report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFpDh8Pq

A study by the British organization Internet Watch Foundation showed that 96% (242,808 images) of child sexual abuse materials depicted girls. It is incredibly inspiring when businesses and the public come together to protect our children from such shocking crimes. On March 8, together with the Datagroup, we launched a unique function for Ukraine - the Take It Down service, which stops the distribution and deletes online photos and videos that can compromise a person under the age of 18. Take It Down, created by the US National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), allows anyone to anonymously and without uploading the actual images create what is essentially a digital footprint of that image. https://lnkd.in/gpGGU6QS This fingerprint (a unique set of numbers called a "hash") goes into a database, and tech partner companies remove the image from their services. All this happens without the image or video leaving your device and without anyone viewing it. Only the hash value will be sent to NCMEC.