The Terrorist Designation: A New Red Line for Ransomware with Cynthia Kaiser

This podcast episode examines the industrialization and escalation of ransomware—illustrated by groups like Akira that can move from initial access to full encryption in as little as one hour—outlining risks to patient outcomes, the role of AI in enabling less-skilled attackers, shortened dwell times, and recommended defenses such as phishing-resistant MFA and an Assume Breach strategy.