Jan. 28, 2024, 6:15 a.m. |

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Lora Kolodny / NBC News:

Researchers detail the rise of sextortion of young users on TikTok, Instagram, and other apps, driven by Yahoo Boys, an informal West African cybercriminal gang  —  “Yahoo Boys” is an informal network of cybercriminals who have gained cultural clout over the last several years in West Africa.

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