Linus Torvalds talks AI bug hunters, 7-Eleven ransom demand, MENA's new cybercrime op

Cybersecurity Headlines · May 19, 2026 · 8m

Linus Torvalds not into AI bug hunters

7-Eleven hit with ransom demand

MENA runs new cybercrime op

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