All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Global companies urged to embrace AI to reach net zero targets
Accenture’s latest “Destination Net Zero” report examines the net zero commitments, emissions data, and carbon reduction efforts of the world’s 2,000 largest corporations.
DSIT secretary confirms UK to legislate on AI risks in 2025
The government’s intention to establish a legal framework for its current AI regulations was revealed by Peter Kyle during the Financial Times’ Future of AI summit.
Supermicro shares drop 17% amid delays in annual results and weak guidance
The share price crash follows the resignation of its auditor, EY, over concerns about corporate governance at the server provider.
Nokia launches investigation into alleged source code theft
The relevant threat actor alleges that they acquired sensitive data, which includes Nokia’s proprietary software and security keys, by breaching the server of a third-party vendor.
ChatGPT-4o-driven voice scams pose emerging threat to enterprises, researchers warn
New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals how the voice capabilities of ChatGPT-4 can be exploited to carry out financial scams, taking advantage of OpenAI’s latest advancements.
OpenAI launches real-time web search feature for ChatGPT users
The new feature enables users to receive timely, enriched responses with relevant links, eliminating dependence on traditional search engines by merging conversational AI with current information.
Consumer awareness of privacy laws climbs to 53%, reveals new survey
Cisco’s survey found that 81% of consumers aware of privacy rights felt confident in their data being protected, compared to just 44% of those proving unaware.
Cybersecurity breach at French ISP Free affects millions of customers
The breach involved an attack on a management tool that exposed customer data, but the company stated that no passwords, bank card details, or communication content were accessed.
Black Basta ransomware expands operations with Microsoft Teams strategy
The group now uses Microsoft Teams to impersonate IT help desk personnel, leveraging external accounts to build credibility and convince employees to accept assistance with alleged spam issues.
CMA begins formal investigation into Alphabet-Anthropic deal over competition concerns
The Phase 1 investigation by the CMA comes nearly two years after OpenAI’s ChatGPT launch, which prompted global regulators to scrutinise partnerships between major tech companies and AI startups.