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Ransomware gangs target IT managers; 'Crawl' sequel casts stars

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Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting IT managers instead of high-profile executives, according to recent reports. This shift in strategy suggests a move towards exploiting more accessible entry points within organizations. Separately, casting news for a sequel to the film 'Crawl' has been announced, with Emily Rudd and Mason Gooding set to star. AI

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Ransomware gangs target IT managers; 'Crawl' sequel casts stars

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The ‘Crawl’ Sequel Has Found Its Gator Chow—I Mean, Stars 'One Piece' actor Emily Rudd and 'Scream' survivor Mason Gooding will fend off gators in Alexandre Aja

    The ‘Crawl’ Sequel Has Found Its Gator Chow—I Mean, Stars 'One Piece' actor Emily Rudd and 'Scream' survivor Mason Gooding will fend off gators in Alexandre Aja's long-awaited sequel. https:// gizmodo.com/the-crawl-sequel-h as-found-its-gator-chow-i-mean-stars-2000796239 # Tech #…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/the-crawl-sequel-has-found-it…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Ransomware gangs skip the CEO, head straight for the 40-something IT manager Article URL: https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/ 08/09/ransomware-gangs-ski

    Ransomware gangs skip the CEO, head straight for the 40-something IT manager Article URL: https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/ 08/09/ransomware-gangs-skip-the-ceo-head-straight-for-the-40-something-it-manager/5284499 Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 92…

    LINKS theregister.com/…/5284499

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