Fake BlackRock communications are a master class in spoofing and social engineering
January 16, 2019 at 16:22 PM EST
An unknown party sent out a letter touting BlackRock CEO Laurence D. Fink's newfound dedication to environmental causes. A press release quickly followed, debunking the hoax email and also saying such a move wouldn't be good for the BlackRock's "short-term profitability." A BlackRock website was set up to house both these communications.