All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi

Swagath Bandhakavi

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.

55% of organisations lack strategies for AI-driven cyber threats, report finds

The report by Mimecast found that 96% of organisations see cybersecurity strategies improving risk, while AI-driven attacks and insider threats continue to escalate.

CoreWeave and OpenAI sign $11.9bn AI infrastructure deal

As part of the agreement, OpenAI will invest $350m in CoreWeave stock, a move that is separate from the latter’s planned IPO.