Congress chief Sam Pitroda’s smartphone, laptop and server have been repeatedly hacked over the previous few weeks with hackers issuing threats and demanding tens of 1000’s of {dollars} in cryptocurrency, in accordance to a mail despatched to these on his mailing record.
“They’ve warned that, if unpaid, they may launch a smear and misinformation marketing campaign to tarnish my status by contacting folks in my community,” Pitroda stated within the e-mail.
“I want to convey to your consideration a crucial matter: my laptop, smartphone, and server have been repeatedly hacked and severely compromised over the previous few weeks,” it learn.
Within the e-mail addressed to household and pals, the Indian Abroad Congress chief urged them “not to open” any emails or messages that seem to be about him from any unknown mail ID or cellular quantity, not to click on on any hyperlinks and never to obtain any attachments.
He added that these would possibly include malware that would compromise their gadgets.
Pitroda additional stated that he was travelling however deliberate to take rapid motion upon his return to Chicago.
“It will embody changing outdated {hardware}, upgrading software program and implementing sturdy new safety measures to safeguard my digital presence. I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or concern this example could trigger. Thanks in your understanding and vigilance,” he stated within the e-mail.
