Aïda Amer

2 months ago | axios.com | Alissa Widman Neese |Sam Sabin |Aïda Amer

As Columbus continues to recover from last summer's ransomware attack, a new special project from Axios' Visuals team explains how such data breaches occur. Why it matters: Columbus isn't alone. Ransomware — in which hackers encrypt victims' computers and put sensitive information at risk until a ransom is paid — has plagued nearly every sector. • Hospitals, schools, publicly traded companies and even auto dealers have also faced service disruptions or had to shut down due to its impact.

Jan 10, 2025 | axios.com | Sam Sabin |Aïda Amer |Jared Whalen |Rahul Mukherjee

Jan 9, 2025 | axios.com | Aïda Amer |Jacque Schrag

Before and after satellite images help show the intense destruction caused as the Los Angeles County wildfires continue. The big picture: So far, at least 25,000 acres have been burned and five deaths confirmed, per officials.

Nov 6, 2024 | axios.com | Aïda Amer

Why it matters: Climate groups are trying to turn that anxiety into action to help people combat — and cope with — climate change. A slate of programs around the country are offering volunteering and job opportunities oriented toward helping to address climate change, including the fledgling American Climate Corps (ACC), an interagency group led by AmeriCorps and created by the Biden administration.

Nov 5, 2024 | axios.com | Aïda Amer

In photos: Election Day in the U.S.facebook (opens in new window)twitter (opens in new window)linkedin (opens in new window)email (opens in new window)A worker places a vote sign outside a polling station before polls open Burnsville, North Carolina on Nov. 5, 2024. Photo: Allison Joyce/ AFP via Getty ImagesVoters line up at Cross Country Elementary School to vote in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo: J. Countess/Getty ImagesVoters line up to cast their ballots at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.