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When ransomware gets physical: cybercriminals turn to threats of violence

·Source: Graham Cluley

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Executive Summary

Pay up, or we'll pay someone to pay you a visit. Cybercrime gangs are increasingly turning to real-world threats - and even hiring local muscle to deliver the message. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

Analysis

Pay up, or we'll pay someone to pay you a visit. Cybercrime gangs are increasingly turning to real-world threats - and even hiring local muscle to deliver the message. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Originally published by Graham Cluley on May 14, 2026.

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