Abstract
This case describes the plight of a news media company, based in a Western liberal democratic country (Federatio) which employs immigrants from two countries, Agraria and Voracia. When full-scale war breaks out between Agraria and Voracia, the company decides not to relay news articles from Voracia news outlets suspected of propaganda. Soon afterwards, it is hit with a ransomware attack by hackers originating from Voracia. All activities are halted, a multi-million ransom is demanded, and the staff's personnel records are compromised. The case is particularly interesting in showing how a private enterprise may be specifically targeted because of a geopolitical crisis, i.e., how kinetic and hybrid warfare may coexist.