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What is digital extortion?
Extortionists often use digital platforms to pressure companies or individuals by threatening severe harm. In this case, bad actors allegedly planted illicit material to force a sudden App Store takedown. Criminals use these sneaky methods to cause chaos, demand money, or sabotage competitors who rely on major mobile marketplaces.
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