37% of ransomware attacks include threats to staff and families

Semperis surveyed 1,200 ransomware-hit organizations: 37% of attacks involved psychological or physical pressure on employees. 25% of victims faced doxxing, 23% experienced swatting, and 53% said threats were carried out.

• 37% of attacks included psychological or physical threats to staff
• 25% of victims were doxxed, 23% faced swatting calls
• 53% of respondents said threats were actually carried out
• 69% of victims were hit again within 12 months