Adversaries Exploit Vacant Homes to Intercept Mail in Hybrid Cybercrime
Summary
Cybercriminals are exploiting vacant properties as physical drop locations to intercept mail. This tactic allows them to obtain sensitive information and use it for fraudulent activities, often involving fake identities.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article details a novel physical-world tactic that criminals are using to facilitate cybercrime, increasing the attack surface and complexity for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of the growing intersection between physical and digital fraud. This highlights the need for robust identity verification and monitoring of suspicious mail activity, even if it's not directly a 'cyber' event.