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Why target Gulf businesses?
Criminal organisations often target victims who are perceived as having the means to pay substantial ransoms, and Gulf businesses fit this profile. The story notes attackers seek the 'easiest and most profitable victims', indicating a strategic choice based on potential financial gain and the importance of the data held by these companies.
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