New App Threat: Sriracha Students Report Mysterious 'OpenChat' for Harassment and Doxing
In Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand, students are reporting being victimized by mysterious 'OpenChat' groups. Incidents of personal photos being leaked and cyberbullying are on the rise, leading to a surge of police reports.
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