The ransomware threat: Why cybercriminals are demanding immediate payments

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 groups are shortening the time to make a decision on whether to pay the ransom or not.