#ExtortionThreats

North Korea’s fake IT worker scam hauled in at least $88 million over six years

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December 12, 2024 at 07:35PM North Korean scammers have reportedly earned $88 million over six years by posing as IT workers in remote jobs. The U.S. Department of Justice identified two companies employing these operatives, revealing a network that included fraudulent identities and extortion. A $5 million reward has been offered for disrupting these activities. … Read more

FBI warns of extortion groups targeting plastic surgery offices

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October 18, 2023 at 02:55AM The FBI warns of cybercriminals targeting plastic surgery offices in the US using spoofed emails and phone numbers. After accessing networks, the attackers steal sensitive data to extort surgeons and patients. This data is enhanced with open-source information for more convincing extortion attempts. The cybercriminals contact targets through various means … Read more