"‘Double Extortion’ Ransomware Attacks Spike"

Ransomware attacks are starting to use a tactic called Double Extortion much more often.  The ransomware tactic Double Extortion emerged in late 2019 but has been being used much more frequently in Q1 of 2020.  In this tactic, adversaries try to corner their victims even further by dripping sensitive information into the darkest places on the web to try to substantiate their ransom demands.  

Threatpost reports: "‘Double Extortion’ Ransomware Attacks Spike"