The FBI has released a warning about a sophisticated scam targeting older adults, involving three calculated phases designed to establish trust and create urgency. Authorities caution that this approach leaves many vulnerable to financial and personal harm.

A new report from the FBI reveals a Chinese-linked hacking campaign known as “Salt Typhoon” has targeted “nearly every American,” while also spreading to at least 80 countries. Experts warn that flaws in Cisco, Ivanti, and Palo Alto systems have allowed the hackers to infiltrate 600 organizations worldwide.