Over the past 15 years, password managers have transitioned from a specialized tool used primarily by tech enthusiasts to a vital security resource widely adopted by consumers. Recent data indicates that approximately 94 million adults in the U.S., equivalent to…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reconsidering its substantial $930 million contract with French firms for the delivery of two military imaging satellites. This strategic move comes in light of alarming discoveries regarding US-produced components embedded within the systems. The…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security GrokAI’s Non-Consensual Imagery Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny David Meyer • February 17, 2026 Image: Prathmesh T/Shutterstock Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying against Elon Musk’s X, following investigations into the Grok AI chatbot’s potential…
Data Leak at Abu Dhabi Finance Summit Exposes High-Profile Attendees In a significant breach reported by the Financial Times, a data leak at a recent finance summit in Abu Dhabi has compromised sensitive information of various global figures. The incident,…
Two additional security vulnerabilities have been identified in AMI MegaRAC Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) software, just two months following the discovery of three similar flaws in the same system. Firmware security firm Eclypsium disclosed these new vulnerabilities, which were withheld…
Recent investigations by security experts have unveiled a noteworthy shift in tactics among sophisticated hacking groups. Rather than developing proprietary malware or exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, these adversaries are increasingly opting to use off-the-shelf malware—similar to the actions of amateur hackers,…
Following the recent data breach involving Snapchat, another significant incident has come to light. A Pakistani hacker, known as ‘H4x0r HuSsY,’ has reportedly breached the official forum of openSUSE, a Linux distribution sponsored and supported by SUSE. The attack signifies…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Steinberger to Head AI Giant’s Multi-Agent Development Initiative Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 16, 2026 Image: Japan Koshiro K/Shutterstock Peter Steinberger has joined OpenAI to lead the development of personal…
In a troubling development that underscores the vulnerabilities of digital privacy, a significant breach has occurred involving the exposure of private therapy notes from more than 33,000 patients. This incident has sparked widespread concern over the security of sensitive mental…
ImageMagick Exposed: Two Critical Vulnerabilities Found Cybersecurity experts have identified serious security flaws in the widely-used open source software, ImageMagick, which could result in denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and unauthorized information disclosure. Discovered by the Latin American cybersecurity firm Metabase Q…
