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WATCH: Hackers 'making millions, and that's why they keep doing it'

A leading expert explains the surge in cyberattacks. Spoiler alert: it's all about money

Hackers are working overtime these days, launching cyberattacks against some prominent organizations: Scouts Canada, the LCBO — even SickKids Hospital. In Sault Ste. Marie, a crippling case of ransomware forced a local school board to send kids home early for the Christmas holidays.

Sai Huda, a best-selling author and founder of the online security firm CyberCatch, was a recent guest on "Inside the Village," a news and current affairs podcast produced by Village Media.

You can watch the full episode here, or download the audio version wherever you find your favourite podcasts.

Past episodes are available on this news site /insidethevillage.

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