Online sextortion

Abstract

Online sextortion is a pervasive cybercrime. In this, perpetrator tends to harass victims by invading their privacy and threatening to release and disseminate the victim's intimate images in public if they didn't comply with the demand of additional sexual favors or money. Online sextortion has an acute impact on the mind of victims. It is necessary to support and encourage victims in their fight. The present article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of online sextortion and the preventive measures that can be taken to stop this cybercrime. There is a need for robust legal frameworks to minimize this cybercrime.