Latest posts by Céline Dostaler (see all)
- Cryptocurrencies are often involved in securities fraud - November 1, 2024
- Difficult to prove someone has engaged in insider trading - October 17, 2024
- Casinos can be exploited to facilitate money laundering - October 4, 2024
Cyber extortion occurs when someone uses social media, email or other online platforms to pressure victims into handing over money or other goods. If the victim refuses, the extortionist threatens to release compromising information about the victim. With larger firms, cyber extortionists may cripple the victim’s data systems with what is called ransomware. To read more, click here.