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The Psychology of Ransomware: How Hackers Turn Data Into Fear

Modern ransomware has evolved into a sophisticated extortion model that weaponizes psychological pressure, legal fears, and reputational damage, moving beyond…

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Ransomware’s New Tactic: Creating Chaos

Ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with over half occurring during weekends or holidays to exploit reduced staffing,…

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Africa-Wide Cybercrime Sweep: 574 Arrests, $3M Recovered

Operation Sentinel, a coordinated international law enforcement effort across 19 African countries, resulted in 574 arrests and the recovery of…

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Unit 221B Secures $5M to Combat Elite Hacking Groups

Unit 221B, a cybersecurity firm, has secured $5 million in seed funding led by J2 Ventures to combat a new…

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