We are witnessing an unprecedented speed of technological advancement. This progression creates both amazing opportunities and new vulnerabilities. Among the most common dangers, one must underline ...

In general, blackmail involves threats to disclose information that could damage an individual's reputation or subject them to public contempt. Kansas Statute 21-5428 defines blackmail as ...

Howard Master and Alberto Orozco discuss how shifts in U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the new administration, are amplifying the risk of extortion for global businesses. They address the ...

Cyber extortion is accelerating, powered by phishing gangs and crime-as-a-service. Explore 2025 trends and why attacks are ...

Extortionists are targeting upscale private schools in Peru’s third-largest city, underscoring how exclusive educational institutions have emerged as sources of income for organized crime groups.

In recent months, a string of extortion-related shootings and crimes have proliferated across Metro Vancouver. Many of the cases stem from incidents involving Surrey-based businesses with a seeming ...

WICHITA, Kan., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered what the difference between extortion and blackmail is? While their similarities often cause people to use the terms ...