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Google reveals hackers targeted US financial firms using phone calls and fake websites, with ransoms paid in Bitcoin

Crypto Briefing·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Google reveals hackers targeted US financial firms using phone calls and fake websites, with ransoms paid in Bitcoin

Google revealed hackers targeted US financial firms using phone calls and fake websites, with ransoms paid in Bitcoin. The incident underscores the persistent vulnerability of financial sectors to social engineering attacks, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Bitcoin was used as the ransom payment method.

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