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CVE-2026-48095: 7-Zip Heap Buffer Overflow Can Lead to Code Execution

CVE-2026-48095 in 7-Zip has raised fresh concerns around malicious archive handling and user-driven exploitation. According to GitHub Security Lab, the flaw is a heap buffer write overflow in 7-Zip’s NTFS archive handler that affects version 26.00 and can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes. The issue was fixed in 7-Zip 26.01, released…

Salt Typhoon breach IBM subsidiary in Italy: a warning for Europe’s digital defenses

April 2026 breach at Sistemi Informativi (IBM Italy) raises concerns over Chinese-linked cyber ops in Europe, including Salt Typhoon. In late April 2026, the Italian cybersecurity landscape was shaken by a significant breach targeting Sistemi Informativi, a company wholly owned by IBM Italy that provides IT infrastructure management for key public and private institutions. The…

Former NSA chiefs worry American offensive edge in cybersecurity is slipping

SAN FRANCISCO — Four former National Security Agency directors shared varying concerns about a lack of earnest and widespread response to growing threats in cyberspace during a discussion at the RSAC 2026 Conference on Tuesday. Accelerating threats posed by artificial intelligence, China and cybercriminals at large are testing the country’s resolve and determination to foster…

Kiteworks Launches Data-Layer AI Governance Platform

Kiteworks today introduced a new data-layer governance platform to address growing enterprise concerns about AI agent security and compliance, positioning the offering as a first-of-its-kind solution for regulated environments. Kiteworks targets AI governance gap with data-layer approach The new platform, Kiteworks Compliant AI, is designed to enforce governance controls directly at the data access layer,…

Cybersecurity and privacy priorities for 2026: The legal risk map

Escalating cybersecurity threats and growing privacy concerns lurk around every corner these days. Evolving technology and mounting regulations continue to present both the perils and solutions. All players — public and private, organizations and individuals alike — are to conquer the next quest in this realm. In the most recent Annual Litigation Trends Survey by…

Startups accuse Microsoft of ‘billing trap’ in Azure AI Foundry after unexpected charges

A growing number of startup founders are raising concerns about unexpected charges incurred while experimenting with AI models through Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry platform, turning what began as an isolated complaint into a broader debate over billing transparency. At least 20 participants in the Microsoft for Startups program have signed a Change.org petition calling on…

Security Leaders Warn of Cyber Risks Tied to Iran Conflict

The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran is raising concerns among cybersecurity agencies and security leaders, who have warned businesses to be on alert for a potential increase in cyberattacks from the region. Governments warn of increased cyber activity linked to Iran conflict Official warnings from cybersecurity centers in the United States, the…

U.S. Needs to Protect Tech Leadership: Qualcomm

This week, Qualcomm held an event in Washington, D.C. to raise concerns about intellectual property creation, control and protection – and specifically against the rise of China as a technological powerhouse that could displace U.S. leadership. The opening keynote by Susan C. Schwab, an expert in negotiating trade disputes at the University of Maryland’s School…

U.S. Needs to Protect Tech Leadership: Qualcomm

This week, Qualcomm held an event in Washington, D.C. to raise concerns about intellectual property creation, control and protection – and specifically against the rise of China as a technological powerhouse that could displace U.S. leadership. The opening keynote by Susan C. Schwab, an expert in negotiating trade disputes at the University of Maryland’s School…