Here's an updated look at the evolution of this malware.

This month's WannaCry ransomware attack was the latest chapter in a series of hacks and viruses launched by increasingly sophisticated criminals and hackers. The speed at which the malicious software racked up billions of dollars' worth of damage underscored the vulnerability of data-intensive operations, such as those of global logistics companies.

SAP has added machine learning to its Leonardo IoT software suite to help businesses handle data gathered from smart devices more intelligently.