Hackers Shift to Low-Tech Methods

About this episode

The episode discusses the shift of hackers to low-tech methods, specifically the Silent Ransom Group sending fake IT workers to access sensitive infrastructure.

Google's cybersecurity teams are warning that the cybercriminal gang known as the Silent Ransom Group is now sending fake IT workers to offices in person in order to access sensitive infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• hackers
• cybercrime
• IT security
• ransomware

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• hackers
• Silent Ransom Group
• IT workers
• cybercrime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google, Silent Ransom Group

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