06/16/2026
Hackers often like to swindle unsuspecting victims into giving them access to their devices. They play this out through phishing tactics, the worst case being where they pose as a trusted IT staff. Whether through phone calls or face-to-face encounters, hackers use this dark tactic to trick victims into willingly giving them access to a corporate system.
Last month, the FBI stated that the Silent Ransom Group, or the Luna Moth, is the ransom group responsible for a majority of cyberattacks that have been targeting US-based law firms since 2023.
According to the FBI, the threat actor has sent numerous phishing emails to charge small “subscription fees” to unsuspecting victims. To cancel this “subscription”, the victim is instructed to call the number in the email, which puts them on the phone with the cyber criminals.
With advancements in AI, this ransom group can easily pass for authentic to unsuspecting victims. The FBI has offered a few pointers on how to prevent cyberattacks, including,
• Verifying credentials of all employees in your company
• Limiting access to sensitive data from less secure networks, such as home or public internet
• Conduct staff training regarding phishing scams and what to do about them
• Require multi-factor authentication for most services
• Block access to particular ports, primarily ones that enable encrypted remote access
For full information, you can read the article from Infosecurity Magazine.
Link: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/silent-ransom-group-it/
