Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure

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Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure

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Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure Threat actorsare using a new quadruple extortion tactic in ransomware campaigns, while double extortion remains the most common approach, according to Akamai. Ransomware extortion tactics (Source: Akamai) Ransomware extortion tactics (Source: Akamai) The emerging trend of quadruple extortion includes using DDoS attacks to disrupt business operations and harassing third parties, like customers, partners, and media, to increase th...

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