All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
New ZIP file exploit on Windows systems identified
Popular tools like 7zip, WinRAR, and Windows File Explorer handle concatenated ZIP files in different ways, resulting in varying degrees of visibility for concealed content.
Fortinet shares fall over 8% after Q4 2024 revenue forecast misses expectations
The US cybersecurity company’s Q3 2024 revenue was $1.51bn, reflecting a 13% increase year-on-year.
Cisco finds security flaw in URWB access points for industrial wireless automation
The vulnerability specifically impacts systems that utilise Cisco URWB Access Points, which are widely employed in industrial wireless networks.
Google Cloud sets 2025 deadline for mandatory multi-factor authentication
The new policy will make multi-factor authentication a standard requirement across all accounts, strengthening security across Google’s platforms.
Australian government to shift $32.4m worth of tech services in-house
The initiative is part of the government’s Strategic Commissioning Framework, aiming to shift $349m of “core work” back to the public sector in 2024-25 across 104 agencies.
Nvidia urges SK hynix to accelerate HBM4 chip supply amid growing AI demand
The surge in demand for AI applications has significantly heightened the need for memory bandwidth and processing power, leading Nvidia to implement measures to secure a reliable supply.
Intel shares rise 7% as Q4 2024 revenue projections surpass estimates
The US-based semiconductor major recorded a significant net loss due to impairment and restructuring charges in Q3 2024.
Capgemini projects revenue drop of up to 2.4% amid industry slowdown
For Q3 2024, Capgemini reported a revenue decline of 1.6%, totalling €5.38bn, compared to €5.48bn in the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
Open Source Initiative unveils new standards for open source AI
The open source standards organisation has established new criteria for what constitutes open artificial intelligence, prompting a reevaluation of transparency standards across the tech industry.
Google to develop AI tool for automating web browser tasks
The initiative, reportedly code-named Project Jarvis, is set to be unveiled as soon as December, alongside the launch of Google’s new large language model.