THE FBI issued a warning about increasing attacks by sexual predators targeting online accounts for non-consensual intimate images (NCII). Criminals employ tactics like password guessing, fake customer service messages, and phishing emails to steal sensitive content. The risks can lead to harassment and sextortion, where personal details are exploited.
To protect against these threats, users are advised to limit sensitive image storage on social media, utilize password managers, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and be cautious with suspicious messages. In case of theft, victims should secure accounts and report incidents to the FBI's NCII portal.