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Afghanistan's central bank says nearly 350 ATMs are now operating across the country, a figure highlighting how limited cash access remains in a banking system that has struggled since 2021. Observers note the number is low for a population of over 40 million, with most Afghans still relying on cash and informal money transfer networks rather than formal banking services.

A new critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-70356 with a CVSS score of 9.4, has been disclosed affecting a TMS file upload endpoint. The flaw allows attackers to bypass server-side file type restrictions and upload malicious PHP files that can then be executed on the web server. Security researchers are sharing details of the bug, urging administrators to review and patch affected systems.

A new study has found that cash machines located in retail premises generate roughly $660 million in UK retail sales, with customers frequently spending money in the shops where they withdraw cash. The findings highlight the ongoing commercial value of ATMs for shopkeepers even as card and contactless payments grow across Britain.