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Afghanistan's central bank says nearly 350 ATMs are now operating across the country, a figure highlighting how limited cash access remains in a banking system that has struggled since 2021. Observers note the number is low for a population of over 40 million, with most Afghans still relying on cash and informal money transfer networks rather than formal banking services.

A newly catalogued vulnerability, EUVD-2026-91790, affects UTMStack versions before 11.2.16. The flaw is a SQL injection in the UtmAssetGroupService.searchQueryBuilder() component, allowing authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. The issue carries a CVSS v3.1 severity score of 8.7 out of 10, placing it in the high-severity range. The advisory record was updated on 2 October 2026, and users are expected to patch to version 11.2.16 or later.

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs has announced plans to roll out more than 400 cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States, promoting itself as the lowest-fee operator in the sector. The announcement, distributed via Chainwire, expands access to buying and selling bitcoin in person. Details on locations, fees and timeline remain limited so far.

TMS Entertainment, the Japanese animation studio behind titles such as Detective Conan, is sponsoring the animated shorts competition at the LA Femme International Film Festival. The partnership puts a spotlight on animated short films and emerging creators at the Los Angeles festival, and gives the studio a visible role in supporting new animation talent on the international stage.

A new critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-70356 with a CVSS score of 9.4, has been disclosed affecting a TMS file upload endpoint. The flaw allows attackers to bypass server-side file type restrictions and upload malicious PHP files that can then be executed on the web server. Security researchers are sharing details of the bug, urging administrators to review and patch affected systems.

A new study has found that cash machines located in retail premises generate roughly $660 million in UK retail sales, with customers frequently spending money in the shops where they withdraw cash. The findings highlight the ongoing commercial value of ATMs for shopkeepers even as card and contactless payments grow across Britain.