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Ransomware Group Sends Fake IT Staff to Steal Data

A ransomware group known as the Silent Ransom Group has escalated its tactics by sending fake IT personnel to victim organizations to physically steal data. This group has specifically targeted law firms, employing methods such as USB drives and remote access tools to compromise systems. Both Google and the FBI have issued warnings about this sophisticated and concerning new approach to cybercrime. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new tactic used by a ransomware group, which falls under cybersecurity tools and methods.

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    Google and the FBI have warned of a ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to victims' offices to physically steal data using USB drives and remote access

    Google and the FBI have warned of a ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to victims' offices to physically steal data using USB drives and remote access tools. The Silent Ransom Group targeted law firms, marking an escalation of cyberattacks. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/0…