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Hackers often blackmail companies by infiltrating their systems and stealing sensitive data, such as personal information, financial records, or proprietary information. They then threaten to release this data publicly or sell it to competitors unless the company pays a ransom. Additionally, they may employ tactics like DDoS attacks to disrupt operations, further increasing pressure on the company to comply with their demands. This combination of data theft and operational disruption creates a compelling leverage point for the hackers.

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