Cybercriminals Escalate Ransomware Pressure With Threats Of Physical Violence

Cybercriminals Escalate Ransomware Pressure With Threats Of Physical Violence

Cybercriminal groups are increasingly threatening physical violence against employees and executives during ransomware attacks, according to cybersecurity firms and law enforcement agencies, as hackers expand extortion tactics beyond digital disruption and financial demands. The shift comes as cyber-attacks continue reaching record levels globally. According to new figures from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reported cybercrime incidents i…