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FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes | TechCrunch

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Fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives claim hackers have gained access to an organization’s network to steal sensitive data.

The notes claim to be from the BianLian ransomware gang, and demand between $250,000 and $500,000 .

The FBI says it has not identified any connections between the individuals sending the ransom notes and the Russian -linked group.

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