FBI Issues Urgent Warning for Texas Gmail and Outlook Users

When the FBI gets involved, it's never good. Gmail and Outlook users in Texas have received a serious warning from the FBI.

The majority of us, if not all of us, use email for some purpose, whether it be personal or professional, which makes this unsettling. We frequently have numerous email addresses and utilize it for both. You should absolutely take note of this if it relates to you.

The FBI and a few other agencies sent a cybersecurity alert a few days ago regarding a ransomware variant called Medusa.

What is Medusa?

Medusa attempts to obtain all of your personal information by employing all-too-common phishing techniques. Ransomware is frequently used to extort you. To put it another way, you will have to pay to have your information returned.

It's terrible when these hackers and scammers exploit your information to steal your identity, your bank account information, and pretty much everything else you can think of.

One allegation claims that this gang has used Medusa software to target over 300 victims. Although this group has been active since 2021, they have increased their number of victims.

According to the FBI, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, you should ensure that all of your software and operating systems are current.

This is a real pain in the you know what, Here is just another reason to avoid clicking on any links or emails unless you are very positive they are not scams.