FBI/CISA Issue Urgent Warnings on Cyber Threats Targeting Corporations and Vulnerable Populations

CISA/FBI: "Urgent Alert: Criminals posing as "BianLian Group" are sending extortion letters to corporate execs, threatening to leak sensitive info unless paid."

FBI/CISA—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in highlighting a surge in cyber threats impacting corporate entities and vulnerable populations globally.

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These alerts address a range of malicious activities, from sophisticated ransomware scams targeting corporate executives to violent online networks exploiting minors and the Chinese government’s use of freelance hackers to compromise global networks.

The FBI emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance, offering actionable tips to protect against these evolving threats.

CISA/FBI: "Urgent Alert: Criminals posing as "BianLian Group" are sending extortion letters to corporate execs, threatening to leak sensitive info unless paid."

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