The TAKE IT DOWN Act, signed into law in May 2025, marks a major turning point in the fight against non-consensual intimate imagery and AI-generated deepfakes. This post breaks down what the new law means, how it protects victims, and what steps you can take if your content has been shared without consent. Learn how ViolentCyber can help you act fast, stay protected, and reclaim your digital privacy.

I’ve competed in every National Cyber League (NCL) season since Fall 2023, growing from a first-time participant to ranking 1st at my college by Spring 2024. Through intense Capture-the-Flag challenges hosted by Cyber Skyline, I sharpened real-world cybersecurity skills across forensics, OSINT, password cracking, and more. This blog shares my journey, top tools, lessons learned, and why the NCL is the perfect launchpad for any aspiring cybersecurity professional.