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Ransomware Gangs Embrace Physical Threats, Family Stalking?

Dark Reading
· October 14, 2026

AI summary

Organizations are reporting that ransomware gangs are making threats against employees' families. These threats allegedly include stalking, physical violence, and abduction, although verification of these claims is proving to be difficult. The reports suggest a potentially escalating level of intimidation by ransomware groups. The lack of verification makes it challenging to assess the scope of this issue. Ransomware gangs may be adopting more aggressive tactics to exert pressure on targeted organizations.

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