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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after teenager tells psychologist she was threatened with intimate images

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Praia Grande, Brazil, after a 15-year-old teenager reported to her school psychologist that he was threatening to release intimate images of her if she did not agree to meet him in person.

Mar 3 • 08:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Take Care of Your Gmail: 5 Keys to Avoid Falling into Traps that Steal Money and Sensitive Data

The article discusses how to protect your Gmail account from increasing digital threats, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against sophisticated cyberattacks.

Mar 2 • 12:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

17-year-old published a statement online after a crime. "Murder is part of life"

A 17-year-old named Łukasz G. calmly stated online that he believes murder is a part of life, following his involvement in a series of false bomb threats and a recent crime.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal case filed against 39-year-old for threatening, defaming and insulting lawyer-former MP

A criminal case has been initiated against a 39-year-old for online threats, defamation, and insults directed at a former MP and lawyer.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"25 leftists to kill": in Perpignan, the prosecutor opens an investigation for threats against an LFI activist

In Perpignan, an LFI activist has filed a complaint for threats and racist and homophobic insults after being targeted on a death list circulated online.

Feb 25 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Suspected: Young men committed online commerce crimes - threatened sellers with violence

Two young men are suspected of committing serious robberies through online sales platforms, using threats of violence against the sellers.

Feb 24 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Living Under Constant Threats': The Australian Trying to Remove Children From Social Networks

Julie Inman Grant, the director of Australia's eSafety Commission, faces constant death threats while tackling online safety issues, including misinformation and cyberbullying.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I live under constant threats': the Australian trying to take children off social media

Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, faces weekly death and rape threats while advocating for children’s safety online.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Criminal Trackers on the Internet: 'You never know if the threats will become reality'

The article discusses the challenges faced by internet crime trackers in handling cases of online extortion and threats, emphasizing the psychological burden on victims.

Feb 16 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Egypt: the 'bus girl' who filmed her harasser finds herself insulted and threatened online

In Egypt, Mariam Shawky, known as the 'bus girl,' faces online threats and insults after posting a video of her harasser on TikTok following repeated harassment incidents.

Feb 13 • 11:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

How to safely view your bank and retirement accounts online

This article offers practical tips for securely accessing bank and retirement accounts online to protect against cyber threats.

Feb 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I know where you live, I will kill you and your parents if you don't send a photo': mother of a girl lured describes threats on Roblox

Two young girls in Brazil were targeted for grooming and threats after interacting with predators on the online gaming platform Roblox.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog Orelha: girl in video with teenager on the day of the assaults receives threats after image is released out of context, says defense

A teenage girl featured in a video alongside a suspect in the brutal death of a community dog has faced online threats after a misleading image was circulated.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

“Insults and threats”. Pucci steps back. The comedian from Sanremo overwhelmed by haters

Andrea Pucci, a comedian set to perform at the Sanremo festival, has withdrawn due to severe backlash and threats against his family from a loud opposition online.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She smashed an "exclusive white community" and is now receiving threats

The article discusses a hacker in a pink Power Ranger costume who shut down a dating site exclusively for white users, leading to threats against her.

Feb 7 • 08:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Marketing versus reality: government promises on child protection in Brussels do not apply

The article discusses the recent awakening of the government to digital threats facing children online, leading to promises of legislation, while criticizing previous inaction.

Feb 6 • 16:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Australia accuses a young man of threatening the Israeli president with murder before his visit

Australian police have charged a 19-year-old man with making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog ahead of his visit next week.

Feb 5 • 03:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Joseph Gordon-Levitt slams Big Tech for sextortion, threats to children while calling for key internet reform

Joseph Gordon-Levitt criticized tech companies for their role in online child abuse while advocating for reforms to accountability measures like Section 230.

Feb 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Epstein Victims Report Death Threats – Photos and Data Were Not Redacted

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein are reporting death threats due to unredacted photos and personal data that have circulated online following a recent government document release.

Feb 3 • 09:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She forced her children to pay for lunch at McDonald's with their own money. The internet went crazy

Kate King, a London mother and teacher, faced backlash online after making her children pay for their McDonald's lunch with Christmas money to teach them financial responsibility, leading to a flood of negative comments and threats.

Jan 8 • 08:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

NYC sex offender indicted for threatening to kill Jews, police and federal officials

A New York City man, Nathan White, has been indicted for making explicit online threats against Jews, police, and federal officials, facing multiple charges including hate crime and aggravated harassment.

Jan 7 • 08:50 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

ONLINE: 'Every delivery saves lives.' Zelensky asks allies for air defense before the meeting

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for enhanced air defense support from allies as Ukraine continues to face aerial threats amidst an upcoming allies' meeting.

Jan 6 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Mandatory Verification of Digital Identity on Social Networks in the EU: What Could Change

The EU's potential move towards mandatory digital identity verification on social media, spurred by Ireland's upcoming EU presidency in 2026, aims to combat anonymous threats and abuse but raises concerns over privacy and implementation.

Dec 31 • 17:03 UTC

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