The ransomware threat: Why a surge in health care attacks happened in 2024

Ransomware has been a major cybersecurity problem for health care organizations, including smaller medical practices. But changes in how the cybercriminal organizations operate is putting medical practices at greater risk than ever before.

Medical Economics spoke with Ferhat Dikbiyik, chief research and intelligence officer, Black Kite, about the latest trends in ransomware, including why there was a surge in attacks in 2024.