How to maintain control of the situation when blackmailed online.
I recently faced an unpleasant situation: someone hacked into my account and started threatening to post my personal photos if I didn't pay. To be honest, I was in a panic and almost agreed to send money. But then I decided to stop and think. How do you even maintain control in these situations? What's the best thing to do to not panic and deal with it intelligently?
You're absolutely right, it's important to stay calm and act reasonably. In your friend's case, it's right that he kept all the evidence and started taking steps to protect his data right away. It really helps to gather evidence and resolve the issue promptly. The protection tips you mentioned can really be helpful. I am sure that if everything is done right, the blackmail threat will be neutralized.