Surge in swatting threats target corporate executives

The rise of the internet and the enormous amounts of personal data – both public and stolen – about individuals that can now be found on the internet makes it easier than ever to identify a target, where they work and where they live. That can make attacks like swatting a relatively low-effort, high-impact form of harassment.  

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