Ransomware Gangs Escalate to Physical Threats, Family Stalking

Ransomware groups are reportedly escalating from digital extortion to physical intimidation, including threats against employees' families, stalking, and abduction. These claims are largely unverified, with no confirmed incidents or named victims, making the scale and authenticity uncertain. If confirmed, this marks a significant tactical shift in ransomware operations, raising the stakes for corporate defense and law enforcement response.