Computer experts called in to tackle organised hacking groups say their work is attracting physical threats

Robert M Lee, CEO of Dragos, a cybersecurity firm, recently received a message. A sophisticated criminal hacking group breached Dragos’s employee email account and threatened to expose the company’s data unless a ransom was paid.

Refusing to negotiate, Lee faced an escalation from the hackers. They obtained details like his son’s passport information, school details, and phone number. The message was clear; pay up or put your family at risk.