A recent training session for local prosecutors focused on the staggering escalation of sextortion cases involving young boys. We talk to the cyber intelligence analyst and investigator who led the training about his research into the criminal enterprise known as the Yahoo Boys. The network is blamed in large part for the surge in sextortion cases targeting minors and youth on social media platforms over the past 18 months. Their efforts have resulted in a 1,000% increase in financial sextortion cases during that period, according to the FBI, and a 7,200% increase in financial sextortion cases involving children, which have been linked to at least 21 suicides.
Guests:
- Paul Raffile, cyber intelligence analyst and author of A Digital Pandemic: Uncovering the Role of ‘Yahoo Boys’ in the Surge of Social Media-Enabled Financial Sextortion Targeting Minors.
Then, the 50th Annual Neighborhoods USA conference returns to Jacksonville for the first time since 1977, giving the city an opportunity to showcase neighborhood initiatives and community partnerships. Participants from around the world will share best practices and discuss topics ranging from neighborhood revitalization to cultural and historic preservation.
Guest:
- Thomas B. Waters, director of the city of Jacksonville’s Neighborhoods Department.
And, virtual architects face off in the final round of New Jax City Build Challenge. Competitors ranging from elementary school through college will be tasked with building a resilient and sustainable riverfront city in the popular sandbox video game Minecraft. The Mayor’s Cup Challenge will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at WJCT Studios.
Guests:
- Ashantae Green, sustainability manager for the city of Jacksonville.
- Nadine Ebri, game-based learning expert and CEO at Ebri Education.
