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Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access
Open source

Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access

A flaw in default Ubuntu snap setups lets local users hijack root access after a 10-30 day timing window tied to temporary file cleanup.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks
DataCentre infrastructure

Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks

Qualys has launched an AI-driven Patch Reliability Score, helping IT and security teams gauge software update risk before mass rollout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
Firewalls

Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum
Firewalls

F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum

F5 expands its app security platform with AI risk tools, zero trust access and post-quantum crypto to protect modern hybrid workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing
Endpoint Protection

Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing

Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update
Virtualisation

NAKIVO adds vSphere 9, Proxmox 9.1 in backup update

Nakivo updates Backup & Replication to v11.2, adding support for VMware vSphere 9, Proxmox VE 9.x and OAuth 2.0 email authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Everpure adds file mobility to ActiveCluster fleet
Storage

Everpure adds file mobility to ActiveCluster fleet

Everpure extends ActiveCluster with fleet-wide file mobility, promising policy-driven availability and simpler protection of unstructured data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages
Robotic Process Automation

Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, New Zealand and Canada, adding over 50 languages and deeper links to Gmail, Maps and YouTube.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Adobe adds conversational AI tools to Photoshop, Firefly
Marketing Technologies

Adobe adds conversational AI tools to Photoshop, Firefly

Adobe is baking chat-style AI assistants into Photoshop and Firefly, letting users edit and generate images simply by describing changes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
PQShield shrinks post-quantum crypto for tiny devices
IoT Security

PQShield shrinks post-quantum crypto for tiny devices

PQShield unveils a lean post-quantum crypto library running in under 5KB RAM, targeting billions of memory-starved embedded devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
Endpoint Protection

Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users

New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks
IT Automation

Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks

Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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AI scams 2.0 leave UK small businesses more exposed
Malware

AI scams 2.0 leave UK small businesses more exposed

AI-powered deepfakes and targeted malware ads are fuelling a new wave of scams, leaving UK small firms dangerously exposed online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms

Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026