AI Dev Tools in the Cloud: AWS hosted a hands-on workshop in the Philippines focused on Kiro and its Security Agent, showing how teams can build and secure apps faster with guided “vibe” and “spec” workflows. Cyber Talent Pipeline: India’s Indian Army opened registrations for Terrier Cyber Quest 2026, with tracks for bug hunting, AI “Kavach,” and a national creators challenge, plus an Oct 6–8 finale in New Delhi. SaaS vs Custom Software: Hexaware says AI makes it cheaper to build custom software that can replace some enterprise SaaS spending, targeting “sunsetting” products and low-code/no-code use cases. Exam Tech Disruption: India’s NTA faced protests after an AIAPGET 2026 computer-based test in Jaipur was disrupted by power failures; NTA says a re-exam will be held Sept 1. Banking Fraud via Firebase: India reportedly asked Google to remove Firebase pages impersonating banks and used for phishing and stolen OTP collection. Android in Cars Under Attack: Kaspersky reports malware hijacking Android car head units through official infotainment update channels. Local Digital Services: Gregg County (US) approved an online ordering system for birth, death, and marriage records via a cloud provider. Security & Reliability Watch: A study using Backblaze data finds HDD failure rates vary widely by brand, with Toshiba showing a sharp spike around the 60-month mark.