The risks of blackmail and extortion are on the rise more than ever. These tactics involve threats to reveal sensitive information or demand payment. Yet, with advancing technology, criminals can easily hide behind anonymous profiles, complicating the protection of...
Fraud by false representation is an increasingly common issue, occurring when a person or a business deliberately lies or misrepresents the truth during a transaction. As detailed in Section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006, this type of fraud involves making a dishonest and...
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have become a popular choice because they are global assets that offer the potential for high returns, benefit from decentralization, and can be bought, sold, and transferred easily. However, using them to manage financial challenges...
Messaging applications like WhatsApp have connected strangers from all over the world in a matter of seconds. However, this growing popularity has also made it easier to compromise users’ privacy and security, particularly through situations where personal...
Snapchat is a widely-used social media app where messages and media can disappear after being viewed. Yet, this feature, originally designed to promoted privacy, is now being exploited for an overwhelming practice: Snapchat blackmail. Recent data shows that a...
