ransom

Ransom is the practice of holding a prisoner or item to extort money or property to secure their release, or it may refer to the sum of money involved.

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Big Bank Shakedowns On The Rise

Big Bank Shakedowns On The Rise
Big Bank Shakedowns On The Rise
August 03, 2015  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers are now resorting to extortion and threats of cyberattacks in order to get financial companies to pay up, and in some cases it’s working.

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