How to Avoid Falling for Fake Emails like “You Have Been Under Surveillance”

This report outlines a sextortion email scam titled “You Have Been Under Surveillance,” detailing tactics like false claims of device compromise, intimidation, Bitcoin ransom demands, and threats against reporting. It explains how spam campaigns can deliver malware via malicious attachments and links, and provides practical security guidance including exercising caution with unexpected emails, keeping software updated, downloading only from reputable sources, avoiding pirated software, and running regular security scans.