Synopsis

The frequency of cyberattacks is increasing. High-profile organizations like Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have all been targeted. Public institutions, including hospitals and schools, are also increasingly vulnerable to hackers who seize control of their computer systems and demand payment for their return. Often, victims succumb to these demands, with payouts reaching into the millions, allowing the criminals to profit handsomely. *Panorama* has been granted exclusive access to those on