A critical vulnerability in SAP Extended Passport (EPP) Processing has been identified, enabling remote code execution without authentication. This flaw, present in shared kernel code, affects both the SAP GUI and RFC layers, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges, compromising SAP systems and sensitive data.

The article discusses a vulnerability in Proxmox VE version 7, which is no longer supported, and emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in protecting information systems against such threats.

Wipro and CrowdStrike launch the CISO Command Center to enhance enterprise cybersecurity. The initiative aims to shift from tool-driven to risk-led security models, integrating Wipro Intelligence solutions and the CrowdStrike Falcon platform for comprehensive protection and unified SOC operations.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. plans to raise $2 billion through a senior notes offering due 2034 to redeem its 2026 Senior 5% Notes, repay part of its revolving credit facility, and cover related fees and expenses.

Amazon is set to raise £4 billion from its first sterling bond sale, with strong demand for the 4-part deal. The sale is part of a trend among hyperscalers diversifying funding sources to finance the AI boom, with Amazon adding the pound to its funding program after tapping other currencies. The deal includes 3-, 6-, 12-, and 19-year bonds, priced to offer spreads over British government bonds.

In the second part of the Security Bite Podcast, Patrick Wardle and Kseniia Yamburh discuss upcoming threats to Macs in 2026, based on Moonlock's mid-2026 threat report. They also preview Objective by the Sea v9, the largest Apple security conference. The podcast is brought to you by Mosyle, an Apple Unified Platform offering automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management.

Savvy Wealth, a fintech company, has raised $100M in its Series C funding round, led by Halo Fund co-founders Ryan Smith and Ryan Sweeney. The investment is part of a series of funding rounds that have significantly increased the company's valuation.

Forescout Technologies Inc. has announced an expansion of its global channel partner investment, emphasizing its Mission: Possible channel enablement road show and recognizing partners advancing in its Envision Partner Program. The company is also focusing on initiatives to enhance partner expertise and customer success globally, with nearly 100% of Forescout's customer business being handled by its partners.

DermaSensor Inc., a pioneer in AI-powered skin cancer diagnostics, has closed a $4M Series B extension, raising a total of $48 million in funding. The company also launched a community investment round on Wefunder, raising over $1 million. This round includes four major new US partnerships and follows their previous $16M Series B in 2025.

EIG announced the final close of EIG Senior Infrastructure Debt Fund VI, raising $1.9 billion, nearly double the predecessor fund's size. With an additional $2.1 billion committed to single investor vehicles, the total exceeds the $3 billion target, reflecting strong investor demand for customized and evergreen exposure to senior infrastructure debt.

SpyCloud's 2026 Identity Threat Report reveals that non-human identities (NHIs) are now the primary entry point for attackers into enterprises, with 95% of organizations claiming visibility into AI and machine identity exposures but only 36% actively monitoring them. NHIs, such as AI agents and API keys, are nearly twice as likely to be compromised compared to phishing and social engineering. Despite 68% of organizations experiencing identity-based events, with an average of eight per entity, the lack of monitoring for NHIs makes them the least-watched category of identity risk.

Concentric AI has expanded its executive leadership team to better support the increasing global demand for AI and data security governance solutions.

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management launch the T-REX 2X Long PURR Daily Target ETF (KATT), offering 2x daily exposure to Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. (PURR). KATT aims to deliver 200% of PURR's daily performance, targeting traders interested in equities and digital assets.

Ramen announces Aura 1.0, an AI development agent for game developers using Unity and Unreal Engine, aimed at enhancing the creation of agentic AI in games.

Health-ISAC alerts on ShinyHunters, a cyber threat group, targeting the health sector with vishing, credential theft, and MFA bypass tactics. The group aims to steal sensitive information and disrupt healthcare operations.

Google has confirmed 230 security vulnerabilities in Chrome, including five critical ones. Despite the alarming number, Google assures that Chrome's automatic updates have likely already patched these issues, including a medium-severity out-of-bounds vulnerability in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. Users are advised to check their browser version to ensure they are protected.

As AI tools like Cowork and Codex become integral to enterprises, the shift from subsidized access to consumption-based billing introduces the challenge of tokenomics. With varying C-suite mindsets on funding AI, only a minority of organizations have dedicated GenAI budgets. The rising costs of AI tools are outpacing traditional IT budgets, necessitating new approaches to funding and managing AI investments.

Chime's stock rose by 10% after agreeing to acquire Stride for $590 million, positioning the fintech firm to obtain a bank charter and expand its lending capabilities.

Perry Weather, a weather safety and operations platform, has secured a $110 million investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners, with Arthur Ventures also participating. The funding will enhance AI capabilities across Perry Weather's products and support rapid growth, including significant hiring expansion in Dallas for weather operations and safety platform development.

India and Saudi Arabia have signed a three-year agreement to strengthen their fintech and startup ecosystems, aiming to enhance market access and attract investments. The partnership, announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, will involve connecting fintech companies and startups with investors and businesses across both countries. The collaboration includes business introductions, investor-startup matchmaking, and market-access programs, with a focus on identifying high-potential companies for expansion. This move is part of broader efforts to deepen economic ties and cooperation in technology and emerging industries.

Motilal Oswal Alternates has invested Rs 600 crore in KARAM Safety to support acquisitions and global expansion. The investment, made through IBEF V, will help KARAM pursue acquisitions, enter new markets, and become a global leader in the safety industry. KARAM, founded in 1998 by Hemant Sapra and Rajesh Nigam, manufactures personal protective equipment and sells in over 140 countries. The company employs over 4,500 people and reported revenue of Rs 1,062.2 crore and profit of Rs 87.1 crore in FY25.

Ashok Suvarna, CEO of Aditya Birla Money, advises that while savings accounts offer safety and liquidity, large sums should be invested to combat inflation. Rs 15 lakh invested at 8% annually grows to Rs 27.7 lakh in eight years, while at 12% it reaches Rs 37.1 lakh. Investors should keep enough in savings for short-term needs and emergencies, but consider fixed deposits and equity for long-term growth, balancing liquidity, stability, and inflation.

KARAM Safety has secured a ₹600 crore investment from Motilal Oswal Alternates to expand globally. The funding, provided through Motilal Oswal’s India Business Excellence Fund V, will support KARAM's growth in occupational safety solutions and personal protective equipment. The investment will enable strategic acquisitions, market diversification, and the strengthening of KARAM's position as a global leader in safety equipment.

Regency Properties Limited announces a private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) with a face value of Rs. 10,000 each, aggregating to Rs. 75 crore. The NCDs will be issued on a private placement basis, with the proceeds aimed at strengthening and growing the company's core business areas: MSME Secured Lending and Digital Lending. The issuance is part of the company's ongoing efforts to expand its lending operations.

Logitech launches MX Keypad, a multi-app AI control center for software professionals in India. Priced at ₹15,999, it supports platforms like ChatGPT, Copilot, and VS Code, featuring nine LCD keys and 135 custom actions. The MX Keypad integrates with GitHub Copilot Pro+ and offers deep personalization for AI workflows. It is made from certified post-consumer recycled plastic and is available for both new and existing subscribers.

Europe's commercial real estate lending remains bank-dominated, while insurers are increasingly investing in fixed-income assets, particularly corporate credit. The shift in the lending landscape is partly due to banks facing tighter regulatory capital requirements and balance-sheet constraints, allowing insurers to play a more significant role in the market.

NEXTDC, an Australian data centre operator, is seeking to raise A$1.1 billion through convertible notes, marking its third fundraising in less than four months. The funds will be allocated towards expanding its investment in AI infrastructure.

Orenda Group, led by Tarun Shah, along with Manasi Parekh, Parthiv Gohil, and Rashaana Shah, announced a ₹100 crore Alternative Investment Fund, Orenda Media Growth Fund. The fund aims to invest in films, media start-ups, original IP, and media-tech ventures, bringing governance and transparency to the Indian media and entertainment sector. The fund will focus on high-quality, commercially viable content across various formats and markets. The launch of three international films at the Venice Film Festival marks the beginning of their slate.

Palliser Capital has increased its stake in WUS Taiwan to over 5%, following constructive engagement with the company's management. The investment decision was announced after Palliser's presentation on 15 June 2026, which highlighted WUS Taiwan as an undervalued AI PCB player, suggesting potential for value enhancement.

Adani Enterprises plans to raise $2.5 billion through a $1.5 billion bridge loan and a $1 billion loan from domestic lenders, making it India's largest offshore loan this year. The refinancing will be used to buy two cement firms and settle a $275 million US sanctions violation settlement. The loans will be priced above the US benchmark Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and may be refinanced with rupee-denominated loans from domestic lenders.

Investors can subscribe to the Dangote Refinery IPO shares through over 50 approved financial intermediaries, including major banks, NGX Invest Portal, and fintech platforms like PiggyVest and Bamboo. The list of platforms spans commercial banks, stockbrokers, and digital investment applications. Investors are advised to check eligibility, offer period, and payment procedures on their chosen platform before applying.

Google will invest €13 billion in Finland from 2027 to 2028, its largest European investment, to expand digital infrastructure and support clean-energy projects. The investment includes expanding Google's data centre presence in Hamina and partnerships in Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala. Additionally, Google and Finnish utility Fortum have signed a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement for up to 50% of Loviisa nuclear power plant capacity, supporting the plant's operation through 2050.

Australian data centre operator NEXTDC plans to raise A$1.1 billion through convertible notes to invest in AI infrastructure. The notes will mature in 2031, with a put option in 2029, and the initial conversion price will be a 32.5%-37.5% premium to the reference share price. Proceeds will fund expansion, capped call deals, and general corporate use. NEXTDC anticipates a 55%-70% increase in capital expenditure for fiscal 2027 to meet AI-driven demand.

Calamos Global Growth Strategy Q2 2026 Commentary: The strategy outperformed the MSCI World Index with a gross return of 22.52% and a net return of 22.23%, driven by superior security selection in information technology and overweight exposure to tech sectors. However, returns were weakened by positions in the gold and fertilizer & agricultural chemicals industries.

Amazon has launched its first sterling-denominated bond sale, offering bonds with maturities from three to 19 years. The move is part of a trend among technology companies to diversify funding sources for AI infrastructure and data-center expansion. Initial spreads over UK government bonds are set at 70, 90, 105, and 110 basis points for the respective maturities. This strategy allows companies to access a broader range of debt markets and meet increasing funding requirements driven by AI-related capital expenditure.

Institutional investors are capitalizing on high-conviction energy stocks amid Middle East supply tensions and rising oil prices. Stocks like Delek US Energy, HF Sinclair, SM Energy, and CVR Energy have seen significant gains, with Delek up +101.75%, HF Sinclair up +53.91%, SM Energy up +47.62%, and CVR Energy up +48.5% since being picked by AI models. These stocks are also trading at steep discounts to their intrinsic value, offering substantial fair value upside, such as SM Energy's +22.4% Fair Value upside.

Institutional investors are capitalizing on high-conviction energy stocks, with Delek US Energy, HF Sinclair, SM Energy, and CVR Energy all experiencing significant gains. These stocks, which were picked by AI models, are showing strong performance amidst rising oil prices and Middle East tensions. InvestingPro members have seen substantial returns on these picks, with SM Energy alone up 47.62% since July and pointing to a 22.4% Fair Value upside. The energy sector continues to offer significant near-term rallies and long-term growth potential.

Antin Infrastructure Partners' stock fell 1.5% to €8.29 after reporting a 4.5% decline in underlying revenue and a 12.3% drop in underlying EBITDA for H1 2026, despite maintaining a steady EBITDA margin. The revenue shortfall was attributed to the step-down of Mid Cap I and lower catch-up fees. CFO Walid Damou indicated that full-year 2026 EBITDA is expected to be slightly below 2025 levels due to delayed Mid Cap II activation. AUM contracted by 2.9% to €21.2 billion, and the stock hit its 52-week low of €8.02 amid a risk-off market environment, with the CAC 40 and European equities under mild pressure.

In the first half of 2026, Israel was the most targeted nation by hacktivism campaigns, with one in six attacks aimed at the country, according to the Radware H1 2026 Global Threat Report. Israel faced 16% of all hacktivist campaigns, totaling 784 recorded attacks. The United States and the United Kingdom followed, with 8% and 3% respectively. The report highlighted a significant increase in hacktivist activity during the Israel-Hamas War, with a notable gap widening between Israel and other countries. Most attacks were attributed to pro-Russia, anti-Western groups.

Zankore, backed by Ooredoo, has secured $3.1 billion in financing to develop an Nvidia AI cloud platform in Indonesia, aiming to create a 1 gigawatt Nvidia DSX AI Factory by mid-2027. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced NVIDIA GPU infrastructure and the expansion of AI capacity across Southeast Asia.

Radware's H1 2026 Global Threat Report indicates a significant rise in cyber threats, with web DDoS attacks increasing by over 110% and malicious web transactions by 104%. The report also notes a surge in network DDoS attacks and AI-driven threats, with North America projected to experience the highest growth in DDoS attacks in 2026. The findings underscore the accelerating pace of cyberattacks and the need for enhanced security measures.

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is launching a $1.4-billion RBCx Growth Fund to invest in Canadian technology companies, aiming to help them grow into global powerhouses. RBC CEO Dave McKay will pitch the fund to foreign investors at the upcoming Canada Investment Summit. The fund is part of Canada's efforts to attract foreign investment and diversify trade away from the U.S. McKay highlighted the need for Canadian capital to support startups as they scale, noting a decline in domestic growth capital sources. RBC aims to retain Canadian ownership and economic benefits by filling the gap left by reduced domestic investment.

Adani Group stocks, including Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Adani Energy Solutions, and Adani Power, rose in the market following a Bloomberg report about the group's plan to raise $2.5 billion for refinancing debt from global lenders. Adani Enterprises surged 6.13% to Rs 3,141.40, Adani Ports gained 4.48% to Rs 1,785.50 after winning a Paradip Port contract, and Adani Energy Solutions rose 2.72% to Rs 1,445.90. Adani Power climbed 3.79% to Rs 208.20. The group's focus also included a Rs 9,825 crore stake sale in its Airport business and a long-term power supply agreement with Maharashtra's MSEDCL.

abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund reported a 2.33% return for the three-month period ending 31 July 2026, aligning with its benchmark, the FTSE EPRA NAREIT Global Index (Net). The fund's performance matched the index's 2.35% return, reflecting its overweight allocation strategy.

Adani Group, led by Gautam Adani, plans to raise $2.5 billion through a bridge loan via Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd. for refinancing debt from the acquisition of two cement firms. This would be India's largest offshore loan this year, with the bridge loan priced at 150 basis points over SOFR and later refinanced domestically. Adani Infra also seeks a $1 billion loan through the Reserve Bank of India's external commercial borrowing window, priced at 275 basis points over SOFR. Discussions are ongoing with several international banks.

Investors are flocking to initial public offerings (IPOs) as Indian secondary markets have underperformed, with negative returns since January. The IPO Gold Rush has seen record subscriptions, with 30-34 companies expected to raise Rs 30,000-45,000 crore in September alone. MCPro's research covers four IPOs across various sectors, including solar power, furniture rental, asset reconstruction, and payment solutions. The trend indicates a shift from fintech and e-commerce to broader sectors like power, energy, property, and financial services. Data shows Rs 3.05 lakh crore worth of IPOs are in the pipeline, with an additional Rs 1.6 lakh crore awaiting SEBI approval.

Saudi's Humain plans an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to support its expansion, including a new data center project with Al Moammar Information Systems. The company is seeking top-tier management consultants for its IPO preparation, aiming for a dual listing in Saudi Arabia and New York by 2029. These plans are part of the Public Investment Fund's strategy to scale back giga projects, following an $8 billion writedown on such investments.

Ashishkumar Chauhan, the Managing Director and CEO of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), is set to become the only MD & CEO in India under whom two major stock exchanges have been listed. With NSE's IPO expected to launch on September 18, Chauhan will add a fifth listing to his achievements, following his tenure at BSE and involvement with CDSL and Protean eGov Technologies.

Arcil IPO, backed by Avenue Capital Group and State Bank of India, saw a 26% subscription on the first day, with a price band of Rs 132-139 per share. The IPO, which is an offer-for-sale, will close on September 11, 2026. Arcil raised Rs 219.89 crore through anchor allocation to 21 institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale.

Chime Financial stock surged 10.5% after announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Stride Bank, N.A. for $590 million, transforming it from a fintech reliant on partner banks into a fully chartered banking institution. The acquisition is expected to generate over $100 million in net synergies and is immediately accretive to earnings per share. Chime also raised its third-quarter revenue outlook to $705 million and full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $2.76 to $2.77 billion, representing year-over-year growth of roughly 26% to 27%. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $40, Loop Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a target of $45, and UBS nudged its target higher to $31, maintaining a Neutral stance.

Antin Infrastructure Partners reported a first-half 2026 profit decline due to a transition between fundraising cycles, with revenue and earnings decreasing but margins remaining strong. Underlying revenue fell 4.5% to EUR 138.5 million, and EBITDA declined 12.3% to EUR 69.9 million, yet the EBITDA margin stayed at 50%. The stock is undervalued with a P/E ratio of 14.6, and the company maintains a strong dividend yield of about 8%. Despite a 2.9% drop in fee-paying assets under management, Antin's business remains profitable and cash-rich.

Blue Owl Capital Corporation (OBDC) is considered undervalued, trading at a significant discount to NAV and peers despite a recent recovery. The article, written by an analyst with a long position in OBDC, suggests that the company's business development potential may not be fully recognized by the market.