A bug in the Nitrogen ransomware has resulted in the permanent encryption of victims’ data, due to a key management issue that prevents the attackers from accessing the decryption keys.

The flaw affects the ransomware’s payment system, causing the decryption keys to be lost, and as a result, the encrypted data cannot be recovered, even if the ransom is paid.

The issue is attributed to a mistake in the ransomware’s code, which encrypts the decryption keys, making it impossible for the attackers to provide the necessary keys to unlock the encrypted data.

Snowflake and OpenAI have entered into a multi-year, $200 million partnership to integrate OpenAI’s advanced models into Snowflake’s enterprise data platform.

The partnership will allow Snowflake’s over 12,000 customers to build AI agents and semantic analytics tools using their own data, without having to move it outside Snowflake’s environment.

OpenAI models, including GPT-5.2, will be natively embedded in Snowflake Cortex AI and Snowflake Intelligence, enabling customers to run queries, derive insights, and deploy AI-powered workflows using natural language interfaces and context-aware agents.

Realme has reportedly undergone layoffs after being merged into Oppo as a sub-brand, according to recent reports.

The layoffs follow the integration of Realme into Oppo’s operations, with details on the extent of the job cuts currently limited.

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has acquired the AI.com domain for $70 million.

Marszalek will launch ai.com on Sunday, accompanied by a Super Bowl ad, to offer an autonomous AI agent service that can manage daily tasks for consumers.