Ransomware Attacks Intensify: Criminals Shift Focus to Target Employees and Their Families

Guru Baran reports: Ransomware gangs are moving beyond locked files and stolen data. Criminals now threaten employees, executives, and their families to force companies to pay. According to the Semperis 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, 37% of successful attacks included threats against workers’ friends or relatives. The findings show that ransomware is no longer only a... Source

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