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VMware Issues Patches for Critical Vulnerabilities in vRealize Log Insight Software

VMware Addresses Critical Security Flaws in vRealize Log Insight Software On Tuesday, VMware announced the release of a software update aimed at addressing four significant security vulnerabilities in its vRealize Log Insight platform, also known as Aria Operations for Logs. These flaws pose a serious risk of remote code execution…

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CCleaner Malware Compromises Major Tech Firms with Additional Backdoor Threat

Cybersecurity Alert: CCleaner Hack Targets Major Tech Firms A group of unidentified hackers recently compromised the download server of CCleaner, a widely used system optimization application, to distribute a harmful version of the software. This malicious version affected at least 20 significant technology companies, functioning as a conduit for a…

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GitGuardian Strengthens AI Agent Defense with $50M Funding Boost

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Identity & Access Management Series C Funding Round Targets Secrets Remediation and Expansion of Agent Governance Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 17, 2026 Eric Fourrier, co-founder and CEO of GitGuardian (Image: GitGuardian) GitGuardian, a platform focused on identity security, has successfully secured $50…

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Singapore and Its Four Major Telcos Defend Against Chinese Hackers – Dark Reading | Security

Singapore and Its Major Telcos Counteract Chinese Cyber Threats In a significant cybersecurity development, Singapore’s four leading telecommunications companies have successfully thwarted attempts by Chinese hackers to infiltrate their systems. This incident highlights the escalating cyber threats faced by vital infrastructure sectors, underscoring the need for robust defense mechanisms. The…

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QNAP Addresses Critical NAS Vulnerability with New Security Updates

QNAP, a Taiwanese manufacturer of network-attached storage (NAS) devices, has issued urgent updates to address a critical security vulnerability that poses a significant risk of arbitrary code injection in its products. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-27596, has received a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating its severity. It…

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SEC Reveals Hackers Breached Edgar Corporate Filing System Last Year

SEC Cyber Breach Unveils Vulnerabilities in Corporate Filing System This month has seen significant cybersecurity events, not least a recent revelation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the premier regulatory body overseeing the nation’s securities markets. The SEC has disclosed that hackers infiltrated its financial document filing system,…

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The Promise of Password Managers: Can They Really Ensure Your Vaults Remain Private?

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 nearly 36% of the population, are utilizing these tools. Password…

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Potential Backdoors Found in US Components Utilized by French Satellites

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 situation escalated when UAE authorities reported the identification of potential…

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Elon Musk’s AI Bot Caught Up in Latest Irish and European Investigations

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 violations of privacy laws regarding non-consensual intimate imagery. This development…

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