Data, Power, Europe
At the second edition of GITEX AI Europe, more than 800 exhibitors and 500 investors will gather in July. At the heart of the event lies a fundamental question: who actually owns Europe’s digital infrastructure?
Tracking down security vulnerabilities
OpenAI has released its GPT-5.5-Cyber security model and launched the Patch the Planet initiative to automate software vulnerability remediation.
Concerns Over Immutable Identity Data and Biometric Verification
The new European platform W aims to combat bots through identity verification. Security researchers warn of privacy risks.
Hardware Vulnerability in Apple Chips
A newly disclosed hardware exploit named usbliter8 is affecting older Apple devices, including the iPhone 11. The vulnerability resides in the BootROM layer and cannot be fixed via software updates, raising fresh concerns about long-term device security.
AI Advertising Regulation
European retail association EuroCommerce is calling on the EU to introduce exemptions from AI labeling requirements for purely generative advertising images and product photos.
Windows Update Issues
Following the June 2026 Windows updates, third-party applications are no longer able to launch Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft is working on a fix.
U.S. healthcare provider One Medical
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it has exfiltrated 8.8 terabytes of data from the U.S. healthcare provider One Medical, a subsidiary of Amazon. According to the group, the stolen dataset includes both corporate and patient-related information.
Estonia is developing a framework for assigning official digital identities to AI agents, potentially allowing artificial intelligence systems to act on behalf of individuals, companies, and public institutions within clearly defined boundaries.
$25 Million Ransom Demand
The cyber extortion group FulcrumSec, active since October 2025, claims it maintained long-term access to systems at Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and exfiltrated more than one terabyte of sensitive data. The company did not pay the demanded ransom of $25 million.