Interpol Calls for an End to “Pig Butchering” Terminology
Interpol has called on industry commentators to rethink their use of the term “pig butchering,” arguing that it unnecessarily stigmatizes victims and potentially discourages incident reporting. The cybercrime to which the term refers was recently called out in the policing group’s new “Think Twice” campaign, designed to educate consumers about cyber-enabled financial crimes. Victims are often approached on romance sites, where a scammer will try to build an online relationship with them – metaphorically akin…
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