Control Databases with Java, AI and MCP: Google’s MCP Toolbox

Java developers can use Google’s toolbox to address their databases via AI using MCP – currently with limitations.

SD Times News Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026 — OpenAI adds speed capabilities; Functionize’s new MCP server; Lower SMB pricing for Java SE Universal Subscription

This week's roundup includes news from OpenAI with new speed capabilities, Functionalize's MCP and Java SE pricing.
The Hacker News

Japan Sees Sharp Rise in Web Data Leaks Amid Mobile API Abuse and Metabase Attacks

JPCERT/CC links Japan's recent data leaks to mobile API abuse and known software flaws, including an exploited Metabase SQL injection bug.
Cyber Security News

Hackers Turned a PaperCut Print Server Into a Path to the Domain Controller

Attackers exploited PaperCut MF zero-days to compromise a print server, deploy malware and reach an Active Directory domain controller.

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates Critical Database Platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database

Japan's leading global ICT solutions provider, has modernized its shared internal Oracle-based database platform by migrating it to Oracle Autonomous AI Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people’s data to the web

The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly.
MarketScreener

Oracle Health and ID.me Team to Simplify Secure Access to Health Data

Oracle Health and ID.me today announced a collaboration to integrate ID.me's trusted digital identity capabilities into Oracle Health solutions. The integration will simplify patient intake and help ...

Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support

Oracle today announced the availability of Java 27, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Featuring thousands of performance, stability, security, ...
Tech Times

Cisco Firewall Manager Hacked by Sandworm Espionage Implant and Qilin Ransomware

Cisco FMC vulnerability CVE-2026-20079 (CVSS 10.0) is under active exploitation by Sandworm -- the Russian GRU hacking unit -- and a Qilin ransomware affiliate. Cisco Talos documented three attacker ...
cybersecuritynews

Hackers Exploit Critical Cisco Firewall Flaw to Gain Root Access and Deploy Malware

Cisco Talos has confirmed active exploitation of two vulnerabilities affecting Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software, with state-sponsored hacking groups and a ransomware affiliate ...
securityaffairs

Massive Vietnam-Linked APIS Database Exposes Passport and Flight Data

An exposed Vietnam-linked APIS database contained 220.8 million passenger and crew records, including passport and flight data. Researchers found an exposed Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) ...
securityaffairs

Chinese Hackers Use AI Agents in Multi-Country Cyber Campaign

Hunt.io uncovered a Chinese-speaking campaign using AI agents to automate cyberattacks against Asian government, education and industrial targets. Threat intelligence firm Hunt.io just documented a ...