The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about the dangers of sextortion, an online threat that targets children through coercion or blackmail. In a social media post, the office provided detailed guidelines for parents on how to help safeguard their children in the digital space.
Guidance includes monitoring device usage and establishing rules designed to limit interactions with strangers online. Emphasis is placed on maintaining open communication between parents and children. Additional recommendations involve using strong, regularly updated passwords, keeping software up to date, and applying standard security measures to prevent unauthorized digital access…