Cybercrime gangs are more interested in hitting another target that trying to get the most out of any particular one. If some data is offline, the gang can't kn

Cybercrime gangs are more interested in hitting another target that trying to get the most out of any particular one. If some data is offline, the gang can't know that exists. This assumes that they are simply scanning for vulnerable networks and seeing what they can find. A threat actor intent on extracting the informant list of the DC police will have a completely different approach to the hack, probably involving advanced surveillance, infiltration, bribery, etc.