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Digital Coercion Network Exposed as Cyberstalker Targets Vulnerable Teen Online

November 22, 2025 by Mintu

A Deepening Crisis in the Digital Underworld

The global digital space has never been more interconnected, more immersive, or more influential. But alongside its progress, a darker and more insidious ecosystem has evolved—one where anonymity, extremist ideology, and psychological manipulation merge to create real-world harm. The recent arrest of 21-year-old Marek Cherkaoui from New Jersey underscores a chilling new trend in cyber-enabled exploitation: the rise of Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) networks and their targeted campaigns against vulnerable minors. This case, involving a 13-year-old girl coerced, threatened, and ultimately harmed through relentless online pressure, provides a disturbing window into how technologically sophisticated abuse networks operate. What began as … Read more

Phishing Attacks Are Evolving: Is Your Mobile Phone Safe?

December 13, 2024 by Mintu

As technology advances, so does the sophistication of cybercrime. Mobile phones, an essential part of modern life, are becoming increasingly vulnerable to a rapidly growing threat: phishing attacks. As we know Phishing Attacks Are Evolving, A new study highlights the dire consequences of inadequate mobile security, warning users that the global cybercrime epidemic, valued at a staggering $10.5 trillion annually, could hit them next. To safeguard sensitive data, mobile users must take proactive measures against evolving phishing threats. The Growing Threat of Phishing on Mobile Devices According to recent research by CyberSmart, phishing attacks have ensnared 30% of small and … Read more