Google Warns Major US Financial Firms of Targeted Phone Hack and Ransomware Campaign
Google has issued warnings to several major US financial institutions, including Blackstone, Bridgewater, Bain, KKR, TPG, and Moody's, about an active hacking campaign targeting their employees. The attackers are using phone-based social engineering tactics to trick staff into revealing sensitive login credentials. Following these calls, the hackers deploy customized malicious websites tailored to each specific target organization. The campaign has particularly focused on private equity firms, with some companies reportedly forced to pay ransoms after having their data stolen.
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