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How AI is transforming cybersecurity
Paris Peace Forum

How AI is transforming cybersecurity

"We are seeing adversaries act in increasingly sophisticated ways, at a speed and scale often fueled by AI in a way that I haven't seen before.” says Lisa Monaco, President of Global Affairs at Microsoft.

The growing cyber threat: Ransomware, China, and state-sponsored attacks
Munich Security Conference

The growing cyber threat: Ransomware, China, and state-sponsored attacks

"Ransomware attacks surged 252% last year—hospitals, schools, and local governments are paying the price," said Brad Smith, Microsoft vice chair and president, during a Global Stage discussion at the 2025 Munich Security Conference.

Attacked by ransomware: The hospital network brought to a standstill by cybercriminals
Caught in the Digital Crosshairs

Attacked by ransomware: The hospital network brought to a standstill by cybercriminals

Watch the third episode of “Caught in the Digital Crosshairs: The Human Impact of Cyberattacks,” a new video series on cybersecurity produced by GZERO in partnership with Microsoft. In October 2022, the second-largest nonprofit healthcare system in the US, CommonSpirit Health, was hit with a crippling ransomware attack. By the time Kelsay Irby, an ER nurse at a CommonSpirit hospital, arrived at work, the malware had spread through the hospital network like wildfire.

US & allies unite against China's cyberattacks
Quick Take

US & allies unite against China's cyberattacks

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take. Thought I would talk about the finger-pointing happening at China for these cyberattacks. This week it is all about China, and specifically the White House had this unusually strong statement, citing concerns about China's, what they call, irresponsible and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace, specifically talking about a hack against the Microsoft Exchange Server that we found out about back in March. That is a big deal.

Will there be a decisive US response to Russian cyber attacks?
Cyber in 60 Seconds

Will there be a decisive US response to Russian cyber attacks?

After an attempted hack of a Republican National Committee contractor, is cybersecurity at a breaking point between the US and Russia? Why is China launching cybersecurity probes into US listed Chinese tech companies? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

Biden likely to push Putin on cybersecurity in Geneva meeting
Cyber in 60 Seconds

Biden likely to push Putin on cybersecurity in Geneva meeting

When President Biden and President Putin meet in Geneva, will cybersecurity will be a key issue that they discuss? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, shares her perspective.

Ireland's responses to ransomware attack; cryptocurrency scams
Cyber in 60 Seconds

Ireland's responses to ransomware attack; cryptocurrency scams

How should Ireland respond to the ransomware attack on the country's healthcare system? And
how can consumers protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams?

DarkSide hack reveals risk of ransomware cyberattacks
Cyber in 60 Seconds

DarkSide hack reveals risk of ransomware cyberattacks

What did the DarkSide incident targeting Colonial Pipeline reveal about ransomware? And how can organizations better protect themselves?