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Hilton Austin Downtown
Salon A
500 E 4th St.
Speakers
Mary Anne Franks
University of Miami
Carrie Goldberg
C.A. Goldberg
Mona Sedky
U.S. Department of Justice
Benjamin Wittes
The Brookings Institution
Online crime can deprive us of more than our money. Perpetrators of cyberstalking, sextortion/non-consensual porn, and "doxing" (or maliciously publishing a victim’s private or personal information) coerce their victims, invade their privacy, and destroy their victims' lives. Targets of "SWATting," which involves placing a fake emergency call so armed police are dispatched to a target’s residence, can even be put in mortal danger. These violent and abusive Internet crimes have targeted celebrities, social media personalities, and politicians, but anyone can become a victim. Come hear the perspectives of a victim advocate, federal prosecutor, and scholar on the challenges of combatting these crimes; what can be done to avoid becoming a victim; and the types of help a victim can receive.
Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge
Format: Panel
Event Type: Session
Track: Cities, Government & Politics
Level: Beginner