- The FBI and the NCAA announced a joint initiative to protect college athletes from digital threats and online sexual exploitation.
- Expanding social media presence due to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has increased student-athletes' exposure to cybercriminals.
- Federal authorities warned of risks including phishing schemes, stolen private images, severe sextortion campaigns, and account takeovers.
- The partnership will focus primarily on educational outreach to raise threat awareness and promote digital safety among student-athletes.
- FBI and NCAA officials emphasized the pressure athletes face to maintain clean public images and pledged support and justice for victims.
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The FBI and NCAA join forces against student-athlete sextortion
