Not every hack requires a computer…

We can all get focused cyber security and technology, our computers, networks, phones and devices etc.. My Cyber Security Awareness Training also discusses the cyber security issue that come by way of text messages and phone calls. But just when we thought we had all the bases covered, hackers discover the letter and stamp!

Fake BianLian ransom notes mailed to US CEOs in postal mail scam

Just pretend to be hacker, send a letter to a CEO describing “what you have done” and what the consequences could be unless the ransom is paid – no negotiating. Pay in Bitcoin of course.

This is the second time this week I have made a change to one of my training courses – the Cyber Security Awareness Training now includes a snail mail scam.

Read this article on CyberAwake to find out the other change I made:

The BitLocker Recovery Key – CyberAwake

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles

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