FBI Warns Business Leaders About New Physical Mail Extortion Scam

The FBI is warning business leaders about a new scam perpetrated by an unidentified threat group. This fraud involves sending physical letters to extort businesses by posing as ransomware actors. The letters are sent via traditional mail, aiming to deceive recipients into believing they are victims of a ransomware attack. This method of physical extortion is an unusual tactic in the field of cybercrime.