Snail Mail Scammers: Don’t Fall for the Ransom-Letter Hoax!
Beware the BianLian scam! Organizations are receiving physical letters claiming a network breach and demanding ransom. But don’t fret, it’s a scam so clumsy it could trip over its own QR code. GuidePoint Security urges vigilance, not Bitcoin, as you dodge this mail-in malware. Keep calm and report to the FBI!
Hot Take:
Snail mail is making a comeback, folks! But this time, it’s not love letters your grandma would send you. It’s a scam by some wannabe cybercriminals who apparently think that sending ransom notes via the post office is the new wave of innovation in the world of cybercrime. Who knew that the pen (and paper) could be mightier than the keyboard when it comes to extortion?
Key Points:
- Executives are receiving physical letters claiming to be from the BianLian ransomware group.
- The letters demand ransom payments of $250,000 to $350,000 in Bitcoin, with a handy QR code for convenience!
- GuidePoint Security suspects the letters are a scam by imposters, not the real BianLian group.
- Organizations are advised to notify executives, update defenses, and report suspicious letters to authorities.
- This scam echoes a 2020 campaign that threatened DDoS attacks for Bitcoin payments.
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