Dear CEO, Your Data’s in Jeopardy: Ransom Notes Go Old School with Snail Mail Scams!
BianLian ransomware attackers are now sending physical letters to businesses, demanding Bitcoin payments. This twist adds a personal touch to their threats, but experts suspect it might be the work of impostors. With QR codes and Tor links included, it’s unclear if these are genuine attacks or just an elaborate scam. Stay tuned!
Hot Take:
Looks like cyber criminals have decided to go old-school by sending physical ransom letters. Who knew they were such fans of snail mail? Next thing you know, they’ll be sending ransom demands via smoke signals or carrier pigeon. Watch out for any suspiciously well-trained birds near your office!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals posing as the BianLian group are sending physical ransom letters to businesses.
- Ransoms are demanded in Bitcoin, ranging from $250,000 to $360,000.
- Authenticity of these ransom claims is questionable; they might be scams.
- No business has publicly confirmed an actual breach by the BianLian group.
- QR codes and Tor links are used to enhance the perceived credibility of these threats.
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