All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Salt Typhoon targets more US telecoms in widening attack campaign
The cyber espionage campaigns have enabled hackers to obtain sensitive data, including text messages, voicemails, phone calls, and wiretap information from individuals under investigation by US law enforcement.
Samsung faces profit slowdown amid AI chip supply delays and weak memory market
The South Korean group is expected to report an operating profit of approximately KRW8.2 trillion ($5.7bn) for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Microsoft set to invest $80bn in AI-powered data infrastructure for FY25
The tech giant’s president urged the incoming Trump administration to build on its 2019 executive order focused on AI research and to increase funding for foundational research.
US sanctions China’s Integrity Tech over cyber espionage campaigns
Between mid-2022 and late 2023, Flax Typhoon allegedly used Integrity Tech infrastructure to exploit networks, gaining access to servers and workstations of US and European organisations, including a California-based entity.
Hackers leak data from Rhode Island’s RIBridges social services system after cyberattack
The RIBridges system, supporting programmes like Medicaid and TANF, was breached in an attack affecting approximately 650,000 individuals, raising concerns about fraud and identity theft.
US Health Department targets cyber threats with new HIPAA security proposal
The proposed revisions are designed to strengthen safeguards for electronic protected health information and respond to the increasing frequency and impact of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector.
UK CMA initiates phase 1 investigation into IBM’s $6.4bn acquisition of HashiCorp
The deal was originally positioned by IBM as a way to shore up its expertise in data security and IT automation.
US Treasury confirms cybersecurity breach linked to Chinese hackers
The breach occurred when attackers compromised BeyondTrust’s cloud-based service, used by the Treasury for technical support, by obtaining a security key to bypass safeguards.
AI tools set to redefine decision-making in intention economy, warns study
Researchers at Cambridge’s LCFI suggest that the new model involves AI tools predicting and shaping user intentions, spanning from purchasing decisions to political preferences, and monetising this data by selling it to the highest bidder.
AT&T and Verizon confirm Salt Typhoon breach, networks now secure
AT&T reported limited cases of compromised information and emphasised ongoing system monitoring and collaboration with authorities, while Verizon assured that independent cybersecurity experts confirmed the threat had been contained.