Ransomware evolves from mere extortion to ‘psychological attacks’

May 6, 2024 at 10:19PM Ransomware attacks have evolved into psychological warfare as criminals resort to increasingly personal and aggressive tactics, such as contacting executives’ family members and disrupting critical services. The shift from targeting companies to individuals poses new dilemmas, particularly for healthcare organizations handling sensitive data. Cryptocurrency has facilitated extortion, making it challenging … Read more