Cyber Kidnapping Explained: Process, Vulnerable Groups, Prevention

Cyber kidnapping, a form of virtual extortion, targets individuals based on their online presence and gathers personal information for manipulation. This article delves into the steps of cyber kidnapping, from target identification through to the scammers' digital disappearance, highlighting the vulnerability of certain groups like foreign students and teenagers. The phenomenon, increasingly prevalent in the digital age, underscores the importance of awareness and preventive measures against such online threats. Article will also help UPSC and SSC students to answer questions related to cyber kidnapping.








