[pushECX]

I believe the strategy is usually to demand an amount that is enough to be annoying but not so much that it is prohibitive. Ideally, the target is willing to quickly pay the money to unlock their systems.

> The manager said it was cheaper and faster for the hotel to just pay the Bitcoin.

[phil21]

Yep, you want something the manager of the local enterprise can authorize out of his petty cash - not something he has to call the CEO in on for a decision.

Even better if the guy tries to hide it out of fear of being fired for incompetence - which is the general way these things go.