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Cybersecurity news — August 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Cybersecurity published on August 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastCybersecurity

    Germany Expands Intelligence Agency Powers

    The German federal cabinet has approved a comprehensive reform of the country's intelligence services. The reform, spearheaded by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, grants the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) expanded powers to actively combat threats such as sabotage acts or cyber attacks. The services will be able to disrupt ongoing operations, manipulate data, and even carry out offensive cyber operations against foreign infrastructure. The reform has sparked debate, with critics arguing it violates the separation of powers and could lead to mass surveillance.
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    UK Lawmakers Press Banks Over Crypto Firms' Banking Access

    UK lawmakers have warned that banks' refusal to serve crypto firms is a significant barrier to growth in the country's digital assets industry. A cross-party parliamentary group wrote to the CEOs of major banks, questioning their policies and demanding explanations for the ongoing blocks faced by crypto companies. The group warned that limited banking access could undermine the UK's upcoming crypto regulatory regime.
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    Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts on Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 1

    Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 kicked off with a bang, as four fighters earned UFC contracts. In the main event, Anthony Wint (7-0) secured a first-round stoppage win over Matthew Adams (6-3) to earn a contract. Bilal Hasan (9-0), the biggest favorite in Contender Series history, lived up to the hype with a 45-second knockout of Mridul Saikia (9-2) to earn his UFC deal. Joseph Kropschot (9-3) submitted Jonathan Kunneman (10-1) with an armbar in the final seconds to earn a unanimous decision win and a UFC contract. Thomas Pagliarulo (11-2) finished Ananias Mulumba (10-4) with ground-and-pound in the final seconds to earn his UFC deal. However, Abe Alsaghir (9-0) did not earn a contract despite winning a split decision over Fabrizio Escarrega (9-2).
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