When ransomware gets physical: cybercriminals turn to threats of violence
Source: Graham Cluley · Category: Threat Actor & Campaign
Ransomware gangs are escalating from digital threats to physical violence threats and hiring local operatives to pressure victims into paying. Law firms managing sensitive M&A, litigation, and corporate data face elevated extortion risk if breached. Assess firm's incident response plan for escalated threat scenarios and insurance coverage for physical security threats.