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Sam Altman calls GPT-6 Astra rollout ‘messy’ as enterprise users wait for access

OpenAI’s rollout of its GPT-6 Astra model ran into early access issues after paying ChatGPT users were unable to use the system shortly after launch, prompting CEO Sam Altman to apologize and say the release had been “messy.” “First, sorry for the messy rollout,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the issue in a post on X. “Second, […] more…

Nightmare Eclipse Drops CrowdStrike, Nvidia, Avast Zero-Day Exploits

The proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits lead to privilege escalation, spawning a shell with System privileges. The post Nightmare Eclipse Drops CrowdStrike, Nvidia, Avast Zero-Day Exploits appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

North Korean Hackers Deploy New Linux Espionage Toolkit

The stealthy toolkit embeds a backdoor in HAProxy and targets automotive and media organizations in South Korea for long-term surveillance. The post North Korean Hackers Deploy New Linux Espionage Toolkit appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

OpenAI Agents Hijack Another Victim Website

OpenAI agents made 15,000–18,000 autonomous edits to a German wiki over three months, evading moderation and echoing tactics seen in the Hugging Face breach. The post OpenAI Agents Hijack Another Victim Website appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Adobe Commerce Zero-Day Exploited to Backdoor Online Stores

The StyleSmuggler zero-day allows attackers to execute code and deploy a stealthy backdoor on Adobe Commerce and Magento stores. The post Adobe Commerce Zero-Day Exploited to Backdoor Online Stores appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Modified ScreenConnect Clients Used in Worm-Like Campaign

The attacks rely on backdoored ScreenConnect instances to transfer and execute payloads to newly connected clients. The post Modified ScreenConnect Clients Used in Worm-Like Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

16 Gmail power moves for more efficient inbox management

You might not know it from looking, but Gmail is jam-packed with time-saving tricks. Some of ’em are right there in front of your face, if you know how to find ’em — while others require a teensy bit of under-the-hood tinkering to activate. But all of ’em are built right into Gmail and have […] more…

Elementor Pro WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Sites

Tracked as CVE-2026-32475 (CVSS score of 9.8), the bug described as an arbitrary file upload issue in the function that handles form submissions. The post Elementor Pro WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Sites appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

How to automate your Gmail inbox — without AI

Gmail is filled with hidden features and add-on possibilities, but one of the service’s most powerful organizational tools is sitting right in the heart of its regular settings. As you may have guessed by now (especially if you read this story’s headline, you clever little cat), I’m talking about filters — Gmail’s long-standing system for […] more…

WordPress Security Plugins: How to Choose the Right One

In short, WordPress security plugins are tools you add to your site to strengthen your settings, scan for malware, watch for file changes, and block suspicious activity from within WordPress. Most sites should use one, along with a firewall that filters traffic before WordPress even loads. Look for layered protection, good detection, clear handling of […] more…

In Other News: Microsoft’s Cloud Patches, Hacked Dropbox Accounts, Guardio’s $1.1B Valuation

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Microsoft rolled out patches for cloud services, hackers compromised 5,000 Dropbox accounts, and Guardio is now valued at $1.1 billion. The post In Other News: Microsoft’s Cloud Patches, Hacked Dropbox Accounts, Guardio’s $1.1B Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

HPE Patches Critical RCE Vulnerabilities in AOS-CX

Nearly two dozen issues, tracked collectively as CVE-2026-73749 (CVSS score of 9.8), were addressed with the updates. The post HPE Patches Critical RCE Vulnerabilities in AOS-CX appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

OpenAI Pledges $1 Billion to Bring Frontier AI to Critical Infrastructure Defenders

The Daybreak initiative will provide subsidized AI cyber capabilities, training and technical assistance, though OpenAI has disclosed few details about costs and eligibility. The post OpenAI Pledges $1 Billion to Bring Frontier AI to Critical Infrastructure Defenders appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Nvidia-Hugging Face deal could require an enterprise AI rethink

IT industry experts and analysts are still trying to piece together Nvidia’s surprise plan to pay $12.9 billion for open-source AI company Hugging Face. Nvidia dominates AI with its GPUs, and the company generates billions of dollars in revenue through a proprietary approach to the fast-moving technology. Hugging Face, on the other hand, hosts open […] more…

Macs don’t just do AI, they’re replacing the cloud for it

I surprised myself this morning when I came across an interesting Apple-commissioned report — Rethinking critical AI infrastructure — I’d not seen before. It looks at the shifting expectations for AI infrastructure and recognizes that enterprise users want (and need) secure, on-device AI solutions for critical parts of their business. That’s why tens of thousands of companies are already investing […] more…

Nvidia lets you build your own AI clusters locally with PAIR software

Nvidia has released a free tool that will enable users to build an AI inferencing cluster from disparate PCs on the same network, accessible from a single interface. Released as a beta, Nvidia Personal AI router (PAIR) connects devices running Windows, macOS or Linux to process AI inferencing workloads privately. While the system is aimed […] more…

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