# according report (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover according report. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why software delivery cannot depend on trust alone](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-software-delivery-cannot-depend-on.html) _2026-08-20 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Attackers turned the trusted AsyncAPI CI/CD publishing pipeline against its users, and the provenance checks all came back clean. more ## [Jefferies Credit Partners targets $1.16bn for private credit secondaries fund](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/jefferies-credit-partners-targets) _2026-08-20 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ Jefferies Credit Partners is seeking to raise around $1.16bn (€1bn) for a new fund that will trade private credit loans in the secondary market, according to Bloomberg sources. ## [Charlesbank's $700m WSHB deal tests the last wall keeping private equity out of law](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/charlesbanks-700m-wshb-deal-tests) _2026-08-20 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ Charlesbank Capital Partners is in advanced talks to acquire a stake in Wood Smith Henning & Berman (WSHB), a US law firm, in a transaction worth about $700m, according to a report by the FT. ## [CVC takes majority stake in UK rental platform OpenRent](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/cvc-takes-majority-stake-in-uk-rental) _2026-08-20 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ CVC is taking a majority stake in OpenRent, the UK's largest direct-to-landlord rental platform. ## [Boyu Capital and UBS weigh cornerstone roles in Shein's $2bn Hong Kong IPO](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/boyu-capital-and-ubs-weigh-cornerstone) _2026-08-20 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ Asian private equity firm Boyu Capital and an asset management arm of UBS are among the investors in talks to become cornerstone backers of Shein's Hong Kong IPO, according to a Bloomberg report. ## [HPS and Oaktree take control of Hollywood supplier MBS Group after default](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/hps-and-oaktree-take-control-of-hollywood) _2026-08-20 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ BlackRock's private credit arm HPS and Oaktree Capital seized control of MBS Group, a supplier of lighting rigs and production equipment to film studios including Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery. ## [CVC and Standard Life launch UK pension risk transfer platform with up to £2bn in commitments](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/cvc-and-standard-life-launch-uk-pension) _2026-08-20 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ CVC pushed further into insurance asset management, agreeing a joint venture with Standard Life to build a new pension risk transfer (PRT) platform aimed at the UK's largest corporate pension schemes. ## [EQT explores $500m exit from Vietnamese English-language schools](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/eqt-explores-500m-exit-from-vietnamese) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ EQT is considering a sale of its two English-language education businesses in Vietnam, in a potential exit that could value the assets at about $500m, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. ## [CVC takes stake in Silicon2 as K-beauty conquers Western shelves](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/cvc-takes-stake-in-silicon2-as-k) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ CVC agreed to take an approximately 9% stake in Silicon2, the global distributor at the centre of K-beauty's export boom, in a deal that values the South Korean company at about $2.1bn. ## [Thoma Bravo weighs concessions as Sophos turns to lenders for $2bn refinancing](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/thoma-bravo-weighs-concessions-as) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ Sophos, the cybersecurity firm owned by Thoma Bravo, is focusing on its existing lenders to refinance or extend more than $2bn of loans, after attempts to secure private credit backing fell through. ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AkEmrAuSuPdP) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Super Cool: IBM Links Quantum Fridges in Push to Scale Qubits](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/super-cool-ibm-links-quantum-fridges-in.html) _2026-08-19 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ IBM on Wednesday announced that it has successfully joined and cooled two cryogenic quantum "fridges," demonstrating a modular architecture designed to eventually link hundreds of quantum chips into more powerful quantum computers. more ## [KKR buys into BookMyShow, betting on India's live entertainment boom](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/kkr-buys-into-bookmyshow-betting) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ KKR has agreed to acquire a minority stake in BookMyShow, one of India's leading ticketing and live entertainment platforms. ## [EQT enters sports with majority stake in Australia's Melbourne Storm](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/eqt-enters-sports-with-majority-stake) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ EQT has bought a majority stake in the Melbourne Storm, one of Australia's top rugby league clubs, in a transaction that values the club at A$150m ($106m), according to the Financial Times. ## [University of California sells $1bn of private equity stakes to HarbourVest at a discount](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/university-of-california-sells-1bn) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ The University of California system has offloaded $1bn of private equity fund stakes to HarbourVest Partners, Bloomberg reported. ## [KKR makes $9bn bid for US energy distributor UGI in data centre-driven power play](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/kkr-makes-9bn-bid-for-us-energy-distributor) _2026-08-19 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ KKR has offered to acquire UGI, the US natural gas and electricity distributor, for $9bn, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. ## [Warburg Pincus exits lab-testing platform Certified Group in sale to Mérieux NutriSciences](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/warburg-pincus-exits-lab-testing) _2026-08-18 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ Warburg Pincus is exiting Certified Group, the North American laboratory testing business it has backed, through a sale to food safety specialist Mérieux NutriSciences. ## [Ardian explores multibillion-dollar sale of industrial memory maker Swissbit](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/ardian-explores-multibillion-dollar) _2026-08-18 · Andreea Melinti · Private Equity Insights_ Ardian is weighing a sale of Swissbit, the Swiss maker of industrial data storage and security hardware, Bloomberg reported. ## [GenNx360 kicks off NVI buy-and-build with Barracuda bolt-on](https://peinsights.substack.com/p/gennx360-kicks-off-nvi-buy-and-build) _2026-08-18 · Private Equity Insights · Private Equity Insights_ GenNx360 Capital Partners has made the first acquisition on its NVI platform, buying Gulf Coast inspection specialist Barracuda Specialty Services. ## [Retail Apps Face a Customer Retention Problem](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/retail-apps-face-customer-retention.html) _2026-08-18 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Retail apps often have a short lifespan after customers download them, according to recent Adobe research. more ## [AI domain takeover takeaway: Focus on the harness not the model](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/ai-domain-takeover-takeaway-focus-on.html) _2026-08-13 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Mention offensive AI and expect the discussion to focus on vulnerability discovery, malware creation, and exploit generation, but recent research by Cato Networks identified another — and very potent — application for offensive AI. more ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/umyv8XSGZ6G6) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [OWASP Top 10 for LLM Apps 2026: Excessive agency risk on the rise](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/owasp-top-10-for-llm-apps-2026.html) _2026-08-12 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Prompt injection is still king, but “excessive agency” just jumped to #3 in OWASP’s Top 10 for LLM apps. Stop chasing unbreakable models—start containing fooled agents. more ## [AI Rules to Protect Kids Risk Repeating Social Media Mistakes](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/ai-rules-to-protect-kids-risk-repeating.html) _2026-08-12 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Policymakers risk repeating mistakes they made trying to govern social media in their rush to protect kids from potential harms posed by AI chatbots, according to a new report by a Washington, D.C. think tank. more ## [Zuckerberg Makes His Case for Superintelligence for All](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/zuckerberg-makes-his-case-for.html) _2026-08-11 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ In a sweeping 6,500-word online manifesto published Monday, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for superintelligence to be widely available, arguing that putting advanced AI in the hands of individuals offers a better path than concentrating it among governments, companies, or a small group of experts. more ## [Dr. Mike Nkuna Net Worth Latest: Inside the Empire of SA’s Property Mogul](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/dr-mike-nkuna-net-worth-latest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-mike-nkuna-net-worth-latest) _2026-08-08 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ In Brief: Key Wealth Facts Estimated Net Worth: R2 Billion to R3.5+ Billion Primary Source of Wealth: Real Estate & Property Development (Masingita Group) Flagship Developments: Jabulani Mall, Protea Glen Mall, Nkuna Kraal, Nkuna Smart City Key Diversified Assets: Retail Franchises, Filling Stations, Motor Dealerships (Marble Group) Legacy Status: Pioneer of Township & Rural Retail … The post Dr.… ## [Why AI coding makes zero trust an AppSec requirement](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-ai-coding-makes-zero-trust-appsec.html) _2026-08-06 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Feeling comfortable about the safety of your software supply chain because your organization has invested in SBOMs, signing, and provenance? You shouldn’t. more ## [Billions of Stolen Browser Cookies Fuel Account Hijacking Risks](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/billions-of-stolen-browser-cookies-fuel.html) _2026-08-05 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Online information thieves are stealing browser cookies on a massive scale, exposing users to risks ranging from identity theft to account hijacking, according to a report released Monday by a VPN service provider. more ## [FBI, EPA Warn of Cyberattacks Targeting Water Infrastructure](https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/fbi-epa-warn-of-cyberattacks-targeting.html) _2026-08-04 · Unknown · Dateline Woonsocket_ Following cyberattacks targeting more than 30 municipal water systems across Minnesota, the FBI and EPA have issued a warning to critical infrastructure asset owners and operators that malicious actors are targeting operational technology devices used in water and wastewater facilities. more ## [Video Allegedly Showing King Misuzulu Insulting Queen Nomzamo Trends Online](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/video-allegedly-showing-king-misuzulu-insulting-queen-nomzamo-trends-online/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-allegedly-showing-king-misuzulu-insulting-queen-nomzamo-trends-online) _2026-07-10 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ A video allegedly showing Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini verbally insulting Queen Nomzamo Myeni has resurfaced and is trending across social media platforms. The undated video appears to show the King holding a green beer bottle while accusing the Queen of infidelity and making threats against her. However, the authenticity of the footage and the circumstances … The post Video Allegedly Showing… ## [WATCH: Four Killed in Deadly Taxi Rank Shooting in Philippi](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/watch-four-killed-in-deadly-taxi-rank-shooting-in-philippi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-four-killed-in-deadly-taxi-rank-shooting-in-philippi) _2026-06-03 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ Residents and commuters in Browns Farm, Philippi, were left shocked after gunmen opened fire at a taxi rank, killing four people and critically injuring two others. The shooting took place on Tuesday morning at the eKoneni Taxi Rank in Siyahlala along Sheffield Road. According to police, unknown suspects opened fire on a group of people … The post WATCH: Four Killed in Deadly Taxi Rank Shooting in… ## [How to Never Run Out of Things to Say: The FORD Method](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/how-to-never-run-out-of-things-to-say-the-ford-method/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-never-run-out-of-things-to-say-the-ford-method) _2026-06-03 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ Mastering small talk isn’t about giving a flawless performance; it’s about staying genuinely curious. By actively listening and asking open-ended questions, you can transform awkward pauses into meaningful connections. Here is your foolproof blueprint for keeping any conversation flowing naturally. The F.O.R.D. Method When a conversation stalls, use the FORD framework to easily pivot to … The post… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LEvPuwiTntzV) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Elon Musk’s Father Under Fire Over Shocking Nelson Mandela Remark](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/elon-musks-father-under-fire-over-shocking-nelson-mandela-remark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musks-father-under-fire-over-shocking-nelson-mandela-remark) _2026-06-02 · Nigel · Mzansi Extreme_ Elon Musk’s father opens up about politics, apartheid, immigration and his strained relationship with his billionaire son in a controversial interview. In an interview with UNAPOLOGETIC host Ashfaaq Carim, Errol Musk discussed his background, political views and relationship with his son, Elon Musk. Errol said he helped fund Elon and Kimbal Musk’s first company and … The post Elon Musk’s Father… ## [Family Claims Man Was Mistaken for Foreign National Before Killing](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/family-claims-man-was-mistaken-for-foreign-national-before-killing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-claims-man-was-mistaken-for-foreign-national-before-killing) _2026-06-01 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ A grieving mother is seeking justice after her son was allegedly killed during recent unrest in Mossel Bay. According to reports, the family believes the victim was attacked after being mistaken for a foreign national amid tensions that erupted in parts of KwaNonqaba and Asla Park. The violence, which authorities say was linked to tensions … The post Family Claims Man Was Mistaken for Foreign… ## [Bafana Finally Cleared for Mexico After Visa Drama Ahead of World Cup](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/bafana-finally-cleared-for-mexico-after-visa-drama-ahead-of-world-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bafana-finally-cleared-for-mexico-after-visa-drama-ahead-of-world-cup) _2026-06-01 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ Bafana Bafana are finally set to depart for Mexico after a visa crisis disrupted the team’s World Cup travel plans. The national team was originally scheduled to leave for North America on Sunday, but visa issues affecting players and members of the travelling delegation delayed the trip. The situation sparked concern across the country, with … The post Bafana Finally Cleared for Mexico After Visa… ## [Khayelitsha Rapper Brie Lee Dies After Battle With Bone Cancer](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/khayelitsha-rapper-brie-lee-dies-after-battle-with-bone-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=khayelitsha-rapper-brie-lee-dies-after-battle-with-bone-cancer) _2026-06-01 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ The South African music community is mourning the passing of Khayelitsha rapper Brie Lee following a courageous battle with bone cancer. Brie Lee, whose real name was Liyema Ndibi, touched many South Africans earlier this year when she publicly shared her struggle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer that severely affected her arm. … The post Khayelitsha Rapper Brie Lee Dies After Battle… ## [12-Year-Old Girl Killed After Escaped Bull Triggers Tragic Shooting Incident](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/12-year-old-girl-killed-after-escaped-bull-triggers-tragic-shooting-incident/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-year-old-girl-killed-after-escaped-bull-triggers-tragic-shooting-incident) _2026-05-31 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ A 12-year-old girl was killed during a tragic incident at a Qurbani event near Fouriesburg in the Free State. According to reports, a bull being prepared for Qurbani broke free and escaped, prompting several people to chase after the animal. During the pursuit, a member of the group allegedly attempted to shoot the bull. However, … The post 12-Year-Old Girl Killed After Escaped Bull Triggers… ## [Man Criticised After Shooting Injured Dog and Posting About It Online](https://www.mzansixtreme.co.za/man-criticised-after-shooting-injured-dog-and-posting-about-it-online/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=man-criticised-after-shooting-injured-dog-and-posting-about-it-online) _2026-05-31 · Editor · Mzansi Extreme_ A man is facing widespread criticism after allegedly shooting a dog that had been struck by his vehicle and later sharing details of the incident on social media. According to reports, the dog was injured after being involved in a collision with the man’s vehicle. The situation sparked outrage online after information about the incident … The post Man Criticised After Shooting Injured Dog and…