All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
UK Technology Secretary defends AI copyright plans amid industry backlash
The UK’s proposed AI copyright policy requiring creators to opt out to prevent their work from being used in AI training, has sparked opposition from musicians, filmmakers, and media organisations.
UK considers revising Digital Services Tax amid US tariff threats
The move comes as US President Donald Trump reviews potential retaliatory tariffs on UK goods, raising economic concerns.
Malicious VSCode extensions deploy ransomware, exposing security gaps
The VSCode Marketplace, a platform for developers to add tools to Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code, is facing scrutiny after malicious extensions bypassed security reviews.
Micron raises revenue forecast as AI memory chip demand accelerates
The US-based firm forecasts Q3 revenue of $8.8bn, exceeding estimates, after a 38% year-over-year rise in Q2 revenue to $8.05bn driven by AI memory demand.
68% of UK fintechs report rising fraud cases, losses reach millions
Alloy’s State of UK Fraud Report found that 41% of fintechs identified synthetic identity fraud as one of the fastest-growing threats, underscoring the shifting landscape of financial crime.
Nvidia plans large-scale investment in US chip manufacturing over four years
The chipmaker’s CEO revealed that its latest AI systems can now be produced in the US through collaborations with key suppliers, including TSMC and Foxconn.
Windows shortcut exploit used as zero-day in global cyber espionage campaigns
Security researchers from Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative have identified 11 APT groups exploiting the vulnerability for espionage and data theft.
Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs in Digital Industries amid automation market slowdown
The decision follows sustained pressure on the global automation sector, with orders and revenue declining in key markets like Germany and China over the past two years.
AI jailbreak technique used to create Chrome infostealer, report finds
The Immersive World jailbreak technique, detailed in the 2025 Cato CTRL Threat Report, allowed a researcher to bypass AI security controls and create a Chrome 133 infostealer.
Microsoft update unintentionally removes Copilot from Windows 11 devices
Redmond has acknowledged the issue and is developing a fix, recommending affected users reinstall Copilot from the Microsoft Store and manually pin it back to the taskbar in the meantime.