All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
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.
AMD’s $4.9bn acquisition of ZT Systems advances as EC grants approval
The European Commission concluded that the acquisition would not impact market competition, noting that AMD and ZT Systems operate in distinct business segments with no direct overlap.
AI-powered personalisation set to reshape workplace applications by 2028, says study
New research from Gartner suggests that AI-driven personalisation technologies will enhance digital workflows by adapting applications to individual work patterns, boosting efficiency.
Adobe’s AI strategy under scrutiny as revenue forecast disappoints
The design software company projects second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue between $5.77bn and $5.82bn, in line with analyst estimates from LSEG.
Cyberwashing exposes businesses and consumers to cyber risks, study warns
The study cautions that companies often misrepresent their cybersecurity measures, creating a false sense of protection that could expose businesses and consumers to data breaches.