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Hackers use simple phone trick to hold Wall Street giants hostage in ransom plot: report

nypost.com · 4d

Hackers use simple phone trick to hold Wall Street giants hostage in ransom plot: report

How the coverage leans

Across 15 sources · syndicated copies counted once

Cybercriminals are targeting major Wall Street firms like Blackstone and KKR, using simple IT help desk phone scams to steal passwords and demand massive ransoms.

First report: Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows - Thu, 06 Aug 2026 PST spokesman.com, 5d

The coverage

  1. Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire

    techradar.com · 4d

  2. Ransom hackers breached top financial firms with simple phone calls: report

    independent.co.uk · 4d

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