An IR responder shuts down a phishing campaign linked to a foreign nation, only to receive mysterious calls from phone numbers originating in that same country. Coincidence or a warning?

After successfully shutting down a major phishing campaign tied to a hostile nation, the IR team felt a fleeting sense of victory—until the calls began. The phone numbers were traced back to the very nation responsible for the attack. The cryptic, unsettling nature of the calls only intensified their fear, leading the team to question whether they were being targeted directly. Tensions grew as each member of the team became increasingly paranoid. Worries over their safety escalated, and thoughts spiraled into dark scenarios. One team member even voiced the terrifying thought: "What if I sit in a car, and it blasts?" With their families and loved ones in mind, the team faced a mounting dread—were they just dealing with digital threats, or was there something much more sinister at play?