Digital Age Predators

In this episode, we delve into the dark side of social media, examining how it can be used as a tool for cyberbullying. We'll explore a real-life case where a predator used social media platforms to emotionally terrorize their victim, discussing the psychological tactics employed, the profound impact on the victim's life, and the legal hurdles faced in bringing the predator to justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

The finale examines a sophisticated 2023 case where a predator exploited dating app location data to systematically target victims across multiple platforms. Through detailed analysis, we reveal how the perpetrator combined information from various apps to track potential victims' movements and routines, while using social engineering to bypass platform safety features. The hosts dissect the technical methods used to extract and correlate location data, the failure points in app security measures,

Our hosts analyze a disturbing 2021 case where a domestic abuser weaponized smart home technology to terrorize their former partner. The episode reveals how the perpetrator exploited vulnerabilities in connected devices to manipulate lights, temperatures, security cameras, and door locks, creating an environment of constant surveillance and control. We examine the digital evidence trail left by IoT devices, the challenges in proving unauthorized access, and the emerging legal precedents around smart

This episode investigates a groundbreaking 2022 case where a cybercriminal used deepfake technology to create false video evidence of a tech executive in compromising situations, leading to a sophisticated extortion scheme. We analyze how the perpetrator combined publicly available corporate videos with AI-generated content to create convincing false narratives, and examine the technological arms race between deepfake creators and detection tools. The hosts explore the psychological manipulation

Our hosts examine the chilling 2019 case of Sarah Mitchell, whose stolen social media photos were used to create dozens of fake dating profiles targeting vulnerable individuals. The episode details how the predator used sophisticated data scraping tools to build a complete digital clone of Sarah's life, leading to a year-long campaign of harassment affecting both Sarah and secondary victims who were scammed using her identity. Through digital forensics analysis, we explore how the perpetrator