: Scammers often include an old password of yours or your own phone number in the subject line or body to make the threat seem real. This data is usually pulled from old, public data breaches and does not mean your device is currently hacked.

: These emails typically claim that a hacker has compromised your device, recorded you through your webcam while watching adult content, and will "leak" the video to your contacts unless you pay a ransom (usually in Bitcoin).

: This adds a layer of security that prevents hackers from accessing your accounts even if they have your password.

If you have received an email with the subject line (or similar filenames like "your_video.mp4"), it is almost certainly a sextortion scam . You should not open the email, click any links, or download any attachments. Why you should be careful