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- 1Multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Linux kernel●Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel, prompting security alerts and discussion among developers and system administrators. The flaws could allow attackers to exploit affected systems, and users are being urged to apply patched kernel versions as distributions roll out updates. LWN is covering the details of the advisories.
- 2Europe urged to ditch US banks and tech services●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@randahl/11737 6791600891258 Europe (and the world) is actively replacing US banks, US soft
A widely shared post claims Europe and the rest of the world are actively replacing US banks, payment systems like Visa, and US software and services from companies such as Google and Microsoft, describing them as tools of American influence under the Trump administration. The author calls on people to abandon Visa, Google and Microsoft to help their countries reduce dependence on the United States.
- 3Roundcube Webmail SQL Injection Flaw Actively Exploited▼Roundcube Webmail SQL Injection Vulnerability CVE-2026-48842 Under Active Exploitation Roundcube Webmail high-severity S
A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail, tracked as CVE-2026-48842, is under active exploitation. The flaw resides in the virtuser_query plugin and allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise servers running the popular open-source webmail software. Security administrators are being urged to patch affected installations immediately and check systems for signs of compromise.
- 4White House Forms Task Force to Assess AI Risks●White House forms AI task force to assess technology risks - WSJ
The White House has established a task force to evaluate the risks posed by artificial intelligence, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move signals growing concern inside the US administration over the rapid development of AI systems and their potential impact on safety, security and the economy. Details about the group's membership and mandate have not yet been released.
- 5Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Land and Mortgage Systems●Nigeria Targets Stronger Land, Mortgage Systems for More Inclusive Housing
Nigeria is working to reform its land administration and mortgage systems with the aim of making housing more accessible and inclusive. Stronger land titling and financing frameworks are seen as key to unlocking homeownership for more Nigerians, where high costs and limited mortgage access have long kept formal housing out of reach for many households.
- 6Former presidential aides warn election security at grave risk●'A Republic, if you can keep it': We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security
Veterans of presidential administrations from both major US parties have issued a joint warning, saying they have never been more concerned about the security of American elections. Invoking Benjamin Franklin's famous remark about keeping the republic, they argue that safeguards underpinning the electoral system face serious threats, and they are urging renewed attention and action to protect the integrity of future votes.