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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…