The gang behind the Ragnar Locker ransomware posted an ad on Facebook in an attempt to publicly shame a victim so it would pay a ransom. Security experts say the innovative tactic is indicative of things to come. “Facebook shaming” could be an effective method of pressing for a ransom payment by publicizing a breach to a targeted companys customers. An extortion approach that includes posting data opens the victim to a variety of legal issues, experts say. “There’s more at stake than just financial losses,” one security expert says.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/ransomware-gang-devises-innovative-extortion-tactic-a-15362