IBM has an AI SSD that can detect and eradicate ransomware in 60 seconds — but you'd kid yourself if you think you can buy it and plug it in your PC

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IBM has unleashed an AI-powered SSD that can identify and neutralize ransomware threats in under a minute. However, consumers shouldn't expect to purchase this technology for personal use anytime soon.

According to a November 2023 report from TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group, 89% of organizations view ransomware as a top-five existential threat. Further, a 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index report suggests that as the AI market matures, AI itself could become a new attack surface for cybercriminals.