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Ransomware evolves from mere extortion to 'psychological attacks'

Tuesday May 7, 2024. 04:10 AM , from TheRegister
Crims SIM swap execs' kids to freak out their parents, Mandiant CTO says
RSAC Ransomware infections have morphed into 'a psychological attack against the victim organization,' as criminals use increasingly personal and aggressive tactics to force victims to pay up, according to Google-owned Mandiant.…
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