Extortion has skyrocketed in Ecuador as criminal groups have gained power. The problem seems to be worsening, despite authorities claims.

When cybercriminals hijack your data or website and demand a ransom, you become a victim of cyber extortion. These attacks — and the subsequent ransom payments they require — are on the rise, with ...

Canada’s financial intelligence unit says it’s seeing a rise in transactions linked to extortion, and it is alerting law enforcement to the rising threat to Canadian businesses. The Financial ...