From Cipher to Fear: The psychology behind modern ransomware extortion Post author:Brian Post published: January 28, 2026 Post category:Uncategorized Post comments:0 Comments Modern ransomware has shifted from encryption to psychological extortion that exploits fear, liability, and exposure. Flare shows how today’s ransomware groups weaponize stolen data and pressure tactics to force payment. […] You Might Also Like Ivanti warns of critical vTM auth bypass with public exploit August 13, 2024 Windows MSHTML zero-day used in malware attacks for over a year July 10, 2024 BreachForums v1 hacking forum data leak exposes members’ info July 23, 2024 Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.