High-profile attacks on hospitals, cities, and corporations have inspired films and documentaries. Stories of locked systems, countdown timers, and hacker negotiations captivate audiences. Hollywood dramatizes the cat-and-mouse between victims and attackers. Public awareness of ransomware has grown through media coverage. This cultural exposure influences perceptions of cybersecurity.
It matters because public understanding shapes policy and defense. Awareness can drive preventative measures.
It also shows how real-world cybercrime enters popular imagination.
Ransomware attacks have inspired films and documentaries.
[Variety, variety.com]