All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Apple addresses two zero-day exploits with emergency security updates
The Cupertino-based technology giant attributed the discovery of both vulnerabilities to Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group but withheld details on how the exploits were used in real-world attacks.
CMA dismisses investigation into Alphabet’s deal with AI firm Anthropic
The British competition watchdog determined that Anthropic’s UK turnover fell short of the £70m threshold, which eliminates the possibility of a merger under the turnover criteria.
Palo Alto Networks issues security updates for two zero-day vulnerabilities
The zero-days impact Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewalls.
US DoJ reportedly wants Google to divest Chrome amid antitrust measures
A Google official slammed the DOJ’s approach, calling it a “radical agenda” that oversteps the case’s legal boundaries, while warning that it could have detrimental effects on consumers.
T-Mobile faces cybersecurity breach as Chinese hackers target telecom networks
The exact details of the compromised information remain uncertain, and there has been no confirmation regarding the theft of customer call records or communication data.
Nvidia’s Blackwell AI chip rollout hits snag with overheating server racks
The server racks, built to house up to 72 chips, are reportedly facing heat management issues that could affect the schedule for deploying these systems in customer data centres.
Thales eyes 7% annual growth, led by cybersecurity expansion
The firm’s cybersecurity division is forecast to deliver organic sales growth of 6% to 7% per year through 2028, aiming for an EBIT margin of between 16% and 17%.
US FTC likely to probe Microsoft’s cloud business amid competition concerns
If it proceeds, the FTC investigation will follow similar probes from a host of European regulators into alleged market abuses by hyperscalers.
Cisco forecasts Q2 FY25 revenue and profit rise driven by AI demand
The company reported revenue of $13.8bn in Q1 FY25, a 6% YoY decrease but above analysts’ forecasts of $13.77bn.
CoreWeave’s valuation surges to $23bn following $650m secondary sale
The latest investment is considered to be a vote of confidence in the AI marketplace more widely.