The FBI has issued multiple warnings regarding scams targeting businesses and minors. A recent alert highlighted a scheme where unidentified criminal actors send letters to corporate executives, claiming to be from a ransomware group and demanding payment. The letters, marked 'Time Sensitive Read Immediately,' have been reported to originate from Boston. In parallel, concerns are growing over the exploitation of minors, particularly in the Philippines, where foreign crime gangs are reportedly blackmailing teenagers with explicit photos. The issue is exacerbated by the rise of artificial intelligence, which is facilitating the generation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In 2023, there were over 36 million reports of CSAM online, a dramatic increase from 1.1 million in 2014. Lawmakers are calling for immediate action, including the proposed STOP CSAM Act, which aims to provide victims and parents with legal rights against companies hosting such material.
#ICYMI: The #FBI is warning about letters sent from unidentified criminal actors to corporate executives attempting to #scam businesses into paying a ransom. The letters are stamped “Time Sensitive Read Immediately” & list a return address from Boston. https://t.co/qIB35Mlsmp https://t.co/4mmfGXBSBx
I hope AI is everything they say it will be, but right now it has victims too. AI is generating oceans of child porn & sex abuse material That’s why Congress must give victims the right to protect themselves in court https://t.co/wDRaFjT2Mo
Child sex abuse material online is a massive problem. And it's only getting worse. In 2014, the number of reported instances of CSAM online was 1.1 million. In 2023, it was 36.2 million. This is an epidemic. Parents need help. Victims need rights. NOW https://t.co/CyY1qGrLDI