Why investors are excited about solid-state transformers
It’s no secret that the power grid is aging, but some parts stand out more than others. Transformers haven’t changed much since Thomas Edison created the first light bulb. A series of startups is now working to replace transformers with modern power electronics, giving power grid operators more control over where and how electricity flows. […]
Cline CLI 2.3.0 Supply Chain Attack Installs OpenClaw on Developer Systems
In yet another software supply chain attack, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistant Cline CLI was updated to secretly install OpenClaw, a self-hosted autonomous AI agent that has become extremely popular over the past few months. “On February 17, 2026 at 3:26 AM PT, an unauthorized party published an update to the Cline CLI […]
According to OpenAI, nearly 50% of ChatGPT users in India are between the ages of 18 and 24.
OpenAI appears to have found a product and market fit for India’s youth. The company announced Friday that users between the ages of 18 and 24 accounted for nearly 50% of messages sent to ChatGPT in the country, while users under 30 accounted for 80%. According to AI Lab, Indians primarily use ChatGPT for work, […]
ClickFix campaign exploits compromised sites to deploy MIMICRAT RAT
Rabi LakshmananFebruary 20, 2026Malware/Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details of a new ClickFix campaign that exploits compromised legitimate sites to deliver a previously undocumented remote access Trojan (RAT) called MIMICRAT (also known as AstarionRAT). “This campaign demonstrates a high level of operational sophistication, with compromised sites across multiple industries and geographies serving as the […]
New metrics shaping cyber insurance in 2026
hacker newsFebruary 20, 2026Cyber insurance / password security With one in three cyberattacks now involving the compromise of an employee account, insurance companies and regulators are placing great importance on identity posture when assessing cyber risk. However, for many organizations, these assessments remain largely opaque. Factors such as password hygiene, privileged access management, and multi-factor […]
Ukrainian citizen sentenced to 5 years in prison for North Korean IT worker fraud case
Ravi LakshmananFebruary 20, 2026Cybercrime/Law Enforcement A 29-year-old Ukrainian national has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United States for aiding North Korea’s information technology (IT) worker fraud scheme. In November 2025, Oleksandr “Alexandr” Dydenko pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft for stealing the identities of U.S. citizens and […]
Ali Partovi’s Neo aims to revolutionize accelerator models with low dilution conditions
For the most sought-after founders, the prestige of a top-tier accelerator and giving up significant ownership of their company weighs more and more. Ali Partovi, veteran investor and CEO of venture firm Neo, wants to provide mentorship and community for one of the most elite accelerator programs. In doing so, we don’t force our best […]
Three former Google engineers charged with transferring trade secrets to Iran
Ravi LakshmananFebruary 20, 2026Insider Threat/Corporate Espionage Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands have been charged in the United States with stealing trade secrets from the search giant and other tech companies and transferring that information to unauthorized locations, including Iran. Samane Gandari, 41, and her husband Mohammad Javad Khosravi (also known as […]
Nvidia ramps up early-stage commitment to India’s AI startup ecosystem
Nvidia is ramping up its efforts to court Indian artificial intelligence startups early in their lifecycles, announcing a series of partnerships this week aimed at approaching founders even before the companies are formally established. The push aims to help AI chipmakers build relationships with future customers in one of the world’s fastest-growing developer markets. This […]
FBI says ATM ‘jackpot’ attacks are on the rise, with hackers stealing millions of dollars in cash
In 2010, renowned security researcher Barnaby Jack successfully hacked an ATM automated teller machine on stage at the Black Hat security conference, causing it to spit out a large amount of banknotes in front of an awed audience. More than a decade later, ATM jackpots (so-called jackpots) have moved out of the realm of theoretical […]