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Tech & AI News Roundup — October 1, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC

8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.

By Vibecoders Hub · 10/1/2026 · 4 min read

Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Dangote’s cross-border IPO dash

In today's edition: Kenyans may soon be able to buy Dangote shares || Woolworths is mastering dark store strategy || JPMorgan hires Sub-Saharan African lead || Is the JSE catching tech startups young? — TechCabal

Bitget Confirms Third-Party Zero-Day Behind $387.5 Million Cryptocurrency Theft

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget on Wednesday confirmed that attackers who stole $387.5 million last week exploited a zero-day flaw in third-party security products, citing ongoing investigation findings from SlowMist. "Their investigation identified malicious activity involving third-party security products, including a zero-day vulnerability, and recovered a customized tool used by the attacker — The Hacker News

MetaMask Security Incident Prompts Exit of Affected Ethereum Validators

MetaMask on Thursday said it's responding to what it described as an "ongoing security incident" impacting part of its infrastructure. "We are actively addressing and remediating the issue internally, in coordination with external partners and security advisors," the software cryptocurrency wallet maker said. "At this time, we have identified no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets." MetaMask — The Hacker News

Mountain Hardwear Coupon Code 15% Off October

High-performance mountaineering and hiking apparel doesn't have to break the bank. — Wired

Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails

A simple email gives the attackers the ability to remotely inject OS commands. — Ars Technica

RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertise

AI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy. — Ars Technica

Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach

The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach. — TechCrunch

DoorDash’s drone strategy started on the ground

DoorDash unveiled the six-propeller aircraft that will be used in its new drone delivery business at its annual Dash Forward 2026 event. — TechCrunch

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