19-Minute Viral Video Raises MMS Leak Fears; Don’t Click or Share Unverified Links
The authorities have warned internet users about a wave of new cyber scams involving the term “19 minute viral video.” Cybercriminals are using the recent controversy over leaked videos of private content to spread malicious links and target unwary users. Officials from the police warn that these malicious links could lead to serious data breaches or financial fraud.
This warning follows a recent surge of explicit content leaked on the internet. A 19 minute viral video, which allegedly featured Bengali YouTuber Sofik Sk and his girlfriend Dustu Sonali, went viral earlier this month. It sparked a social media firestorm. Payal Gaming (a prominent YouTuber) and gamer Payal Dhare made national news after an alleged video of her private footage was posted online. Fraudsters now take advantage of the interest created by these high-profile leaks.
Experts in cyber security report scammers are spreading new videos, such as a clip believed to have been captured by a concealed camera inside a toilet for women at the Vindhya Trade Fair, Satna, Madhya Pradesh. To generate curiosity, these criminals falsely link this new footage with the “19-minute viral video” controversy. The criminals are posting links to social media and messaging applications that claim to give access to “the full video” or previously unreleased footage.
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These links, according to police reports, do not take you to the videos promised. They are gateways to malware and phishing. Clicking on malicious links can give hackers access to sensitive information, including banking details and personal pictures. These fraudsters are currently using the Satna video to lure people into scams. The video has been falsely linked to a 19-minute viral trend.
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The authorities emphasise that it is illegal to share or request non-consensual images. Users are also at immediate risk of being scammed if they click on these links. It is advised that netizens exercise extreme caution when clicking any links that promise leaked material, no matter how sensational they may seem.
