FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures

The FBI says attackers are breaking into victims’ online accounts to steal personal and intimate photos. The stolen images are being used in extortion campaigns against both adults and minors.

The alert highlights how account takeovers are increasingly tied to image-based abuse and sextortion, not just financial theft. It reinforces the need for stronger account security, especially multifactor authentication and better protections for minors online.