Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Action Required: Review and update physical security and visitor verification protocols for IT support and vendors.
The FBI and Google have issued a warning regarding the 'Silent Ransom Group,' which employs physical social engineering by sending fake IT support staff to victim offices to install malware via USB or remote access tools. While not an AI-specific threat, this highlights a critical physical security vulnerability that financial firms must address alongside their cybersecurity protocols.
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