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Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person

Newseze Wire·Fri, Jun 5, 4:07 PMWire: TechCrunch
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Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person

Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.

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Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools. The story falls into Newseze's technology desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every 15 minutes and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: TechCrunch.
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