Canada:
WARSHIPPING - A New Headache To Worry About In Terms Of Data Breaches
22 October 2019
Spiegel Sohmer
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IBM X-Force Red has revealed a new technique to get past
filters, firewalls and other data protection devices. It is
called Warshipping.
What happens is that the fraudster delivers a package or
envelope to the victim's reception desk. The envelope
contains a tiny remote-controlled modem and transmitter which can
be activated by the fraudster remotely. These devices are low
power and almost undetectable.
They can use methods to enter your computer systems through
wireless connectivity or other means and thereby gain access to
your data.
You must prepare protocols in order that any unsolicited mail
and/or packages are screened for such devices.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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