All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Clop ransomware group claims responsibility for exploiting Cleo file transfer vulnerabilities
The gang exploited vulnerabilities in Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom, which are key platforms used by businesses for secure file transfers, prompting urgent security measures.
77% of IT leaders cite cybersecurity as top challenge in global survey
The survey of 1,547 IT professionals by Paessler also highlights artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud adoption as key drivers reshaping the IT landscape.
Cleo releases critical patch for zero-day vulnerability amid active exploitation
Security researchers have confirmed that the CVE-2024-50623 vulnerability, exploited since 3 December, allows remote code execution, giving attackers full control of affected servers.
30% of top companies to shift to unified AI customer service models, new study predicts
Research from Gartner reveals that companies are intent on transitioning from multichannel systems to single, AI-powered platforms that integrate voice, video, and chat.
Google launches Gemini 2.0 with multimodal output and advanced AI tools
Developers can access Gemini 2.0 Flash via the Gemini API, while Gemini Advanced users can try a chat-optimised version through the desktop dropdown.
Over 78% of financial institutions rely on single-cloud providers, study finds
The findings are based on a survey of 872 IT and security professionals, commissioned by DTCC and conducted by the Cloud Security Alliance.
Over 600 vulnerabilities found in average software container, study reveals
The research by NetRise revealed that 7.9% of vulnerabilities were over five years old, with 4.2% of Critical and High vulnerabilities classified as ‘weaponised’ and actively exploited in real-world attacks.
85% of customer service leaders to try conversational AI in 2025, survey reveals
The poll by Gartner revealed that 85% of customer service leaders plan to explore or pilot conversational GenAI solutions in 2025.
Trust-building actions improve generative AI outcomes and mitigate risks, study finds
Deloitte’s findings, drawn from nearly 2,000 business and technology leaders, highlight the importance of trust in addressing the challenges of implementing generative AI.
IBM and NASA introduce Prithvi-EO-2.0 to advance geospatial AI research
The second-generation Prithvi-EO-2.0 enhances its predecessor with advanced architecture and training methods to improve satellite data analysis and environmental monitoring.