Cyber kidnapping

A Chinese student’s cyber kidnapping recently shed light on the growing threat of virtual abductions.

What is Cyber Kidnapping?

• Cyber kidnapping involves convincing victims to hide and coerce their loved ones for ransom through deceptive tactics.
• Simulation: Perpetrators may manipulate images, creating an illusion of captivity by showing victim as being bound or gagged.
• Virtual Presence: Kidnappers exploit video-call platforms to remotely monitor victims without physical presence.
• It is an extortion tactic that deceives victims into paying ransom to safeguard loved ones.
• Unlike traditional kidnappings, perpetrators don’t physically abduct anyone; instead, they rely on threats and deception.
• There can be a potential increase in cyber kidnapping due to AI, enabling scammers to mimic loved ones’ distress through lifelike voice notes.

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