May 18, 2025

Thank you for subscribing to Metacurity’s weekly digest of the best long-form infosec-related pieces. This week’s selection covers a wide range of important topics in the cyber industry, including the work of Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), the shocking Nigerian sextortion network on TikTok, Clearview AI’s agenda, hostage negotiation tactics against ransomware hackers, the Trump administration’s cancellation of misinformation research grants, and the dangers of digital stalking as depicted in the TV show “You.”

These articles provide deep insights into the constant battle against cyber threats, the exploitation of minors by scammers, the sinister motives behind facial recognition technology, the intricate negotiations with ransomware operators, the political implications of misinformation research funding cuts, and the real-life implications of digital stalking and abuse.

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