Current CyberSecurity Advisories

FBI Warns of Data Extortion Scam Targeting Corporate Executives

Release date
06 March 2025
Alert rating
HIGH

Description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an alert warning of a scam involving criminal actors masquerading as the “BianLian Group.” The cyber criminals target corporate executives by sending extortion letters threatening to release victims’ sensitive information unless payment is received. 

Audience

Cyber security professionalsLarge organisations

Current update

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an alert warning of a scam involving criminal actors masquerading as the “BianLian Group.” The cyber criminals target corporate executives by sending extortion letters threatening to release victims’ sensitive information unless payment is received. 

CISA encourages organizations to review the following FBI Public Service Announcement for more information:

Organizations should report incidents and anomalous activity to CISA’s 24/7 Operations Center at Report@cisa.gov or (888) 282-0870. 

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