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, which has raised considerable concern in the cybersecurity community, emphasizes…
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 previously to allow AMI time to implement necessary mitigations. The…
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, often referred to as “script kiddies.” This strategy may serve…
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 one of the most severe cybersecurity breaches of the year.…
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 agents, following significant public interest in his OpenClaw open-source AI…
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 health information. The central figure in this breach is Finnish…
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 in version 7.1.0-49, these vulnerabilities were subsequently addressed in an…
In a significant cybersecurity development, the U.S. government has implemented a ban on Kaspersky antivirus software for federal agencies, citing concerns over potential espionage. Although no concrete evidence has yet emerged, a report from The Wall Street Journal alleges that state-sponsored Russian hackers pilfered classified National Security Agency (NSA) documents…
Recently, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy has reintroduced a revised version of the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act, which aims to impose severe criminal penalties on hackers. This initiative, originally proposed in 2005, follows significant data breaches, such as the one that occurred during the Christmas holidays involving…