Google and FBI Warn of Ransomware Gang Using Fake IT Staff to Infiltrate Offices

Ransomware Gang Sends Thieves In Person

The password is no longer the weakest link; your front desk is. A ransomware gang has escalated its attacks on law firms by sending fake IT workers in person to victims’ offices, where imposters steal data directly from computers using USB drives or help other gang members connect remotely, according to new warnings from Google and the FBI. The group, known as Silent Ransom Group, was the subject of a joint report published Friday by Google’s cy…

Google and FBI Warn of Ransomware Gang Using Fake IT Staff to Infiltrate Offices

Google and the FBI have issued a joint warning about a sophisticated ransomware operation that combines digital threats with physical infiltration tactics. The group, known as UNC4996 by researchers, has developed a method where attackers pose as legitimate information technology support personnel to gain direct access to corporate offices and networks. This hybrid approach marks a significant escalation in how ransomware groups conduct their ca…