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Jun 6, 2026TechCrunch
Google and FBI Warn of Ransomware Group's In-Person Hacking Tactic
Google and the FBI have issued a joint warning about the Silent Ransom Group, a cybercriminal gang now dispatching fake IT workers to victims' offices for in-person data theft. Targeting law firms, these imposters steal sensitive data via USBs or set up remote access.
This novel approach, combining physical intrusion with digital methods, marks a significant escalation in ransomware tactics.
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