Multiple young people in Eastern Finland extorted with AI-generated material – police investigating cases
Police in the Eastern Finland region have become aware of multiple cases in which young people have been pressured on social media with sensitive material produced using artificial intelligence.
Multiple young people in Eastern Finland extorted with AI-generated material – police investigating cases
Police in the Eastern Finland region have received reports of several cases in which young people have been pressured online. Criminals have exploited artificial intelligence technology to create forged sensitive content, which they have used to extort their victims.
AI-based extortions have increased significantly. The criminals' operating method typically progresses in the same way. They make contact with a young person on social media and present them with images or other material produced by artificial intelligence. They then demand money by threatening to distribute the material to the young person's acquaintances and followers.
Police have received information about multiple similar incidents in Eastern Finland. Authorities are investigating the matter and warning young people and their parents about this growing threat. Source: Savon Sanomat
Source: Google News FI — Crime (fi)