AI worms, or "viruses with wings and brains," adapt to new environments, seek out vulnerabilities, and will likely strike within a year, researchers say.
Organizations are growing serious about which nation's rules apply to their data. Experts point to geopolitical tensions as a main contributing factor.
China-linked espionage groups have attacked at least a dozen nations in the region, gathering information on maritime shipping, oil production, and other geopolitical interests.