I received a threatening email claiming that my device was infected with a remote-access tool and that the sender had copied my data. It demands $9,000 in Bitcoin within 48 hours and says the email was sent from my own school address. I opened the message on my iPhone, and I also noticed something that made it look like it appeared in my Sent folder. Is this likely just a spoofed scam, or could someone actually have accessed my account or device?
1 Answer
The wording is another strong warning sign. The deadline, Bitcoin demand, lack of any real evidence, and questionable description of a RAT are typical scare tactics. A real attacker claiming to have private files would normally provide a specific sample, but even then you should verify through your IT department rather than pay. Run a security scan and update your devices, but don’t install anything from the email or click its links.
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