Ransomware actors are offering individuals millions to turn on their employers and divulge private company information, in a brand-new cybercrime tactic.
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 February 05, 2025
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Cybercriminals Court Traitorous Insiders via Ransom Notes
Ransomware actors are offering individuals millions to turn on their employers and divulge private company information, in a brand-new cybercrime tactic.
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