# Semperis survey documents doxxing and swatting in ransomware extortion

_Published Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:18 AM EDT · Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Ransomware attackers are using threats against employees alongside encryption and stolen-data exposure to press companies for payment, according to Semperis's 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, published October 14. Among organizations affected by these intimidation tactics, 25% said staff had been doxxed and 23% reported employees had been swatted.

The research surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across North America, the UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Reported consequences included psychological treatment for employees and, in some cases, victims moving home. Such pressure can encourage payment even when companies can restore their networks from backups.

## Sources

- [Infosecurity Magazine](https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-threats-physical/)

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Published: 2026-10-16T15:18:45.401Z
Story chronology: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-16T18:09:35.688Z
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