Ransomware primarily targeted organizations in North America and Europe last year, according to a report released by critical infrastructure security company Dragos.
Why it matters: Ransomware is widely considered a global threat that doesn't discriminate based on where a company or organization is based.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) faces rising criticism from the GOP over how it's handling election security.
Why it matters: 2024 is already proving to be a difficult year for election security, with state-backed foreign disinformation and AI-fueled scams flooding voters.
International law enforcement agencies have arrested two members of the notorious ransomware gang LockBit and seized the group's web infrastructure as part of a wide-reaching takedown operation, officials said Monday.
Why it matters: LockBit is one of the most prolific and active ransomware gangs. Taking down its operations is a huge win for law enforcement and cyber defenders fighting ransomware.
OpenAI's Thursday unveiling of Sora, which turns verbal commands into remarkably life-like movie clips, sent shockwaves through both the tech and media worlds.
Why it matters: Other firms have their own text-to-video tools, but OpenAI has upped the wow factor.
Mortgage platform Tomo is rolling out a new AI-powered home search portal today.
Why it matters: As more real estate marketplaces integrate AI into their platforms, searching for homes could become a lot faster and easier. Plus, results could be more personalized.