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Overtime and Tension

One in Five Security Chiefs Avoids Patch Day

18. October, 2026 - 08:11

According to a survey, security leaders call in sick or take time off on Patch Tuesday. 41 percent work overtime on this day.

Endpoint Security

Microsoft Defender now also protects Linux desktops

17. October, 2026 - 10:19

In a public preview, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint extends its protection from Linux servers to workstations running Ubuntu and Fedora, for example.

New Hardware and Kubernetes

Topgolf Saves 11.3 Million Dollars After VMware Exit

17. October, 2026 - 07:47

Facing looming cost increases of 400 percent under Broadcom, Topgolf has migrated 12,000 virtual machines to VergeOS. The transition is scheduled to conclude in December.

Three-Day Deadline

H&M: Trail in Alleged Data Breach Leads to Supplier

16. October, 2026 - 06:36

Attackers are threatening H&M with a leak. Data samples point to warehouse management software GreyOrange. H&M currently sees no indications of a compromise.

Security Incident

Data Breach at Meta: Hackers Steal Data from GitHub

16. October, 2026 - 05:15

Using stolen credentials, attackers breached Meta’s GitHub repositories and stole source code as well as data belonging to 1,500 employees.

Data Leak

Amazon, PayPal, and Co.: 13.7 Million Credentials Exposed Online

15. October, 2026 - 06:42

An unsecured database linked to an Indian AI company aggregated passwords and banking details from previous leaks, including lists related to Amazon and PayPal.

Security Vulnerability

GitLab: Critical Flaw in CI/CD Regex Compiler

15. October, 2026 - 05:13

Via a crafted regular expression in a CI/CD configuration, attackers can execute code without authentication. GitLab advises an immediate update.

Tech Stocks Decline

OpenAI: Annualized Revenue Rate Drops to Around 50 Billion Dollars

14. October, 2026 - 06:30

OpenAI has cited a revenue rate of nearly 50 billion dollars to investors, according to the Financial Times. Previously, 70 billion had been circulating.

Speed Instead of Efficiency

Gartner: Only 24 Percent Clarify Responsibility for AI Agents

14. October, 2026 - 05:07

Gartner outlines four priorities for HR leaders in 2027. According to a survey, only a quarter of executive teams agree on who is responsible for AI agents.

AI Literacy as the Biggest Hurdle

Gartner: CFOs Should Discipline AI Investments

13. October, 2026 - 06:24

According to Gartner, chief financial officers must steer their AI investments in a more targeted manner, set realistic expectations, and strengthen AI literacy within their teams.