How Cyber Extortion Works

The episode explores the emergence of cyber extortion, with a focus on the tragic case of Daniel Perry in Scotland, leading to international attention and the subsequent crackdown by law enforcement in Operation Strike Back. Maria Capras, credited with inventing the cyber extortion crimes, is revealed as the mastermind of a syndicate that extorted millions of pounds globally, exposing the intricacies of their operations and the social engineering tactics used on platforms like Facebook.