Bomb-scare email doing the rounds is probably an opportunistic scam. Photo / Getty Images
The Government's cyber-watchdog says a bomb-scare email doing the rounds is probably an opportunistic scam.
But until it is proven otherwise, people should treat it seriously and dial 111 if they receive it, Cert (the Computer Emergency Response Team) says.
New Zealanders have reported receiving threatening emails that claim an
explosive device is hidden in the recipient's office, and will be detonated unless an amount of ransom in bitcoin is paid, Cert says.
If you receive the email, Cert says:
• Call police on 111
• Do not respond or try to contact the sender.
• Do not pay the ransom or take any further action until you have spoken to New Zealand Police.
• Keep the email as evidence to pass to New Zealand Police. Do not respond or try to contact the sender.
