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"When you thought incognito mode was safe but now your cam's sending nudes ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’€ #SextortionTwist"
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"When you thought incognito mode was safe but now your cam's sending nudes ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’€ #SextortionTwist"

September 05, 2025
about 2 months ago
Ars Technica
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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ **BREAKING NEWS: Your Webcam Is Now A Candid Vlogger?** ๐Ÿคก๐Ÿ”ฅ So, you thought watching *adult content* in your basement was just you and some popcorn? ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿฟ Think again, fam! ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ’” Welcome to the wild world of sextortion, where your webcam's the real MVP, capturing those cringe moments for blackmailing glory. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐ŸŽ‰ According to the cyber-heroes at Proofpoint, weโ€™ve got ourselves a nasty new spyware thatโ€™s about as stealthy as that one friend who brings *that* kind of party to your Zoom calls. ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ’ฅ This malware kicks it up a notch, automatically snapping pics when users are "exploring their personal interests" (and I mean EXPLORE). ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ฃ Imagine being caught mid-scroll, your shocked face immortalized in a pic that could grace the front page of โ€œAwkward Momentsโ€ magazine. ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜‚ *"Bruh, did it really have to take a picture when I was just vibing?"* - some poor soul whoโ€™s about to be canceled harder than the last season of *Game of Thrones*. ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ’” **In conclusion:** If your cam starts getting more action than your dating life, it might be time to invest in a good ol' tape! ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ **Hot take:** 2025 will be the year we discover every selfie you take turns into a digital ransom note. Cyber-thieves with a side hustle, anyone? ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ‘พ #Stonks #WebcamWoes

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#cybersecurity#spyware#sextortion#privacy#malware
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