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February 2026

Most VMware users still “actively reducing their VMware footprint,” survey finds

Most VMware users still “actively reducing their VMware footprint,” survey finds

Migrations are ongoing Broadcom introduced changes to VMware that are especially unfriendly to small- and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and Gartner previously predicted that 35 percent of VMware workloads would migrate else by 2028. CloudBolt’s survey also… 

Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies

Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies

Ravie LakshmananFeb 17, 2026Malware / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that… 

Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates

Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates

A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from Kaspersky. The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it discovered the backdoor,… 

SmartLoader Attack Uses Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer

SmartLoader Attack Uses Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer

Ravie LakshmananFeb 17, 2026Infostealer / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new SmartLoader campaign that involves distributing a trojanized version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server associated with Oura Health to…