Sextortion is a type of cybercrime where criminals threaten to release private, sensitive, or embarrassing images or videos of a victim unless they receive a ransom, often in the form of money or cryptocurrency. Attackers typically obtain such material through hacking, social engineering, or by tricking victims into sharing explicit content. Even if the perpetrator does not actually possess compromising material, they may use fear and intimidation to coerce victims into paying. Sextortion can cause significant emotional distress and financial loss, and victims are encouraged not to comply with demands and to report incidents to authorities.