Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has implicated ransomware group Black Basta, linked to the Conti malware gang, in $100 million worth of attacks in 18 months. The firm tracked cryptowallets used for Bitcoin ransom payments, where it found payments made averaged $1.2 million each. Black Basta primarily targets the US manufacturing, engineering, construction, and wholesale/retail sectors, with Capita and ABB being its most high-profile victims.
Deploying AI-powered solutions can save lives through enriching disease screenings
Artificial intelligence (AI) could improve care quality and patient identification, reducing the cost of chronic disease management, which accounts for 90% of America’s $4.1tn yearly