All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
68% of UK fintechs report rising fraud cases, losses reach millions
Alloy’s State of UK Fraud Report found that 41% of fintechs identified synthetic identity fraud as one of the fastest-growing threats, underscoring the shifting landscape of financial crime.
Nvidia plans large-scale investment in US chip manufacturing over four years
The chipmaker’s CEO revealed that its latest AI systems can now be produced in the US through collaborations with key suppliers, including TSMC and Foxconn.
Windows shortcut exploit used as zero-day in global cyber espionage campaigns
Security researchers from Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative have identified 11 APT groups exploiting the vulnerability for espionage and data theft.
Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs in Digital Industries amid automation market slowdown
The decision follows sustained pressure on the global automation sector, with orders and revenue declining in key markets like Germany and China over the past two years.
AI jailbreak technique used to create Chrome infostealer, report finds
The Immersive World jailbreak technique, detailed in the 2025 Cato CTRL Threat Report, allowed a researcher to bypass AI security controls and create a Chrome 133 infostealer.
Microsoft update unintentionally removes Copilot from Windows 11 devices
Redmond has acknowledged the issue and is developing a fix, recommending affected users reinstall Copilot from the Microsoft Store and manually pin it back to the taskbar in the meantime.
New decryptor targets Akira ransomware with GPU technology for Linux systems
This newly developed decryptor bypasses the need for a user-supplied key by employing brute-force tactics, exploiting Akira’s reliance on nanosecond-level, time-based encryption seeds
Infosys McCamish resolves class action lawsuits with $17.5m payment
The lawsuits stem from a cybersecurity event in November 2023, when Infosys reported disruptions at McCamish Systems that affected the availability of certain applications and systems.
Phishing campaign targets 12,000 GitHub repositories with fake security alerts
The fake alerts direct users to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication, but the links lead to an authorisation page for a malicious OAuth app called “gitsecurityapp.”
White House warns agencies against cybersecurity job cuts in cost-reduction push
US federal chief information officer Gregory Barbaccia emphasised cybersecurity’s role in national security and advised agency-level CIOs to prioritise it when evaluating budget cuts.