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•Violent online groups extort minors to produce child sexual abuse material
56% Informative
Violent online groups use threats, blackmail, and manipulation to control the victims into recording or live-streaming self-harm, sexually explicit acts, and/or suicide.
The groups target minors between the ages of 8 and 17 years old , especially LGBTQ+ youth, racial minorities, and those who struggle with a variety of mental health issues.
The FBI urges the public to exercise caution when posting or direct messaging personal photos, videos, and identifying information on social media.
Malicious actors can easily manipulate hacked social media accounts.
Secure social media and other online accounts using complex passwords and multi-factor authentication.
Research the privacy, data sharing, and data retention policies of social media platforms, apps , and websites before uploading and sharing images, videos, or other personal content.
VR Score
45
Informative language
37
Neutral language
52
Article tone
informal
Language
English
Language complexity
65
Offensive language
likely offensive
Hate speech
not hateful
Attention-grabbing headline
not detected
Known propaganda techniques
not detected
Time-value
medium-lived
External references
no external sources
Source diversity
no sources
Affiliate links
no affiliate links