Congress chief Sam Pitroda’s smartphone, laptop computer 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 keeping with 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 fame by contacting individuals in my community,” Pitroda stated within the e mail.
“I wish to deliver to your consideration a vital matter: my laptop computer, 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 “to not open” any emails or messages that seem like about him from any unknown mail ID or cellular quantity, to not click on on any hyperlinks and to not obtain any attachments.
He added that these may include malware that would compromise their gadgets.
Pitroda additional stated that he was travelling however deliberate to take speedy motion upon his return to Chicago.
“It will embrace changing outdated {hardware}, upgrading software program and implementing strong new safety measures to safeguard my digital presence. I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or concern this case might trigger. Thanks in your understanding and vigilance,” he stated within the e mail.
