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RaySecur’s Chief Security Officer Will Plummer analyzes trends from known mail incidents in 2021. The objective of the report is to summarize key statistics from official data sources to frame the problem, while also providing accurate and timely information on current threats.
State of Mail Security 2021: RaySecur Annual Report

RaySecur’s Chief Security Officer Will Plummer analyzes trends from known mail incidents in 2021. The objective of the report is to summarize key statistics from official data sources to frame the problem, while also providing accurate and timely information on current threats.
Mail Threat Alert – April 2022

In January 2022, the total number of mail security threats dropped from December but continued increasing government targeting.
Mail Threat Alert – March 2022

In January 2022, the total number of mail security threats dropped from December but continued increasing government targeting.
<b>Mail Security Alert – January 2022:</b> <b>MAIL SECURITY ALERT</b>

In January 2022, the total number of mail security threats dropped from December but continued increasing government targeting.
<b>Mail Security Alert – February 2022:</b> <b>The Delivery of Suspicious Packages </b>

February’s mail threats rose both in total number and effectiveness in the attacks. International threats doubled what happened in January and with Canada receiving the bulk of the events.
<b>Mail Threat Alert – November 2021:</b> <b>Drugs, Governments & Vaccine Mandate Impact</b>

November 2021’s mail security threats continued recent patterns of illicit items in the mail, highlighting the need for screening programs within government facilities.
<b>Mail Threat Alert – October 2021:</b> <b>Drugs Mailed to Prison Inmates Inside “Legal Mail”</b>

Drug-related incidents increased, especially in prisons. Paper soaked with narcotics continue to show up in “legal mail” sent to inmates.
<b>Mail Threat Alert – September 2021:</b> <b>Bomb Threats Return After 3 Months</b>

September’s mail threat totals trended downward with fewer total overall incidents reported. Although the overall number fell, some interesting events occurred in new categories.
<b>Mail Security Alert – August 2021:</b> <b>Drugs Spike with Delta Variant</b>

US incidents were heavily skewed towards drugs. International events revolve around political and criminal categories.