How MCP Servers Can Expose Enterprise Secrets

MCP servers can expose enterprise secrets through plaintext configuration files, over-permissioned access and prompt injection, often before security teams even know the server is running. As more organizations adopt AI agents into their systems, that exposure can silently become a major gap in MCP server security. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) allows AI agents to reach the tools and data,

Egypt’s state investment bank NIB returns to profit

Egypt’s state-owned National Investment Bank has returned to profit after years of massive losses caused by accumulating bad debt. NIB recorded net profit of EGP6 billion ($120 million) during the fiscal year to June 30, 2025 against a loss of EGP31.7 billion the previous fiscal year, a board statement said. “This represents an unprecedented financial […]

Geely’s Li Shufu hands over reins to younger generation for ‘healthy’ growth

Chinese billionaire Li Shufu has relinquished his role as chairman of Geely Auto, describing the planned succession as the foundation for the future sustainable growth of the country’s second-largest carmaker. Li, the 63-year-old founder of the automotive group, announced his resignation just after Hong Kong-listed Geely reported record first-half revenue in China’s cutthroat car market on Monday. Andy An Conghui, 56, an executive director, would fill in the vacancy left by Li, effective on...

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Weightlifting makes older women leaner, stronger and more mobile

Lifting at least 50 kilograms twice a week improved older women's muscle mass, mobility and balance

Unisoc VoLTE Video Call Exploit Chain Can Give Attackers Full Android Kernel Access

Security researchers at SSD Secure Disclosure have published a two-stage exploit chain that achieves full Android kernel access on devices running Unisoc modem firmware through a VoLTE video call, with no fix from the chipset maker. The advisory, published August 17, 2026, is the second stage of a chain that began in March 2026, when SSD disclosed remote code execution in the

Canva wipes $11 billion from its valuation, putting IPO plans in doubt

Canva’s $10B valuation wipeout puts its IPO dream on ice as AI costs bite and rivals sink—see why investors should buckle up.

Revolut’s Ultra To Debut in Singapore as The Priciest Debit Card at S$899 Annually

Selected customers in Singapore can sign up for Revolut’s Ultra tier at S$89.99 a month or S$899 a year, now the most expensive debit card offering in the market. Revolut’s own help centre and a promotional terms page, running from 11 August to 17 November 2026, confirm the tier, though Revolut hasn’t made a public [...] The post Revolut’s Ultra To Debut in Singapore as The Priciest Debit Card at S$899 Annually appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

Alibaba sells gaming arm Lingxi Games as tech giant sharpens focus on AI and e-commerce

Alibaba Group Holding has agreed to sell its wholly owned gaming business Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital as the Chinese technology giant pivots away from noncore sectors to prioritise e-commerce and artificial intelligence, according to an internal letter issued on Monday. “As part of Alibaba’s broader strategy to sharpen its focus, the group has decided to entrust Lingxi to Trustar Capital,” stated the letter seen by the South China Morning Post and signed by Lingxi CEO Zhou Bingshu. The...

Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded

Washington’s limits on foreign parts promises a supply chain revolution — but Silicon Valley founders say domestic alternatives don’t exist yet.