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Access Restricted to Vetted Partners

OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.6-Cyber Security Model

12. August, 2026 - 10:10

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialized cybersecurity model whose access will remain restricted to vetted defenders and partner organizations.

A Common Standard for AI Agents

AI Vendors Agree on Common Package Format for Agent Extensions

12. August, 2026 - 07:47

Major AI vendors have agreed on a common open standard that allows extensions for AI agents to be used across different platforms and vendors for the first time.

Unwanted Rollout to Corporate PCs

OneDrive Photos Hits Windows 11 Enterprise PCs: Microsoft Admits Mistake

11. August, 2026 - 13:33

OneDrive Photos, previously known for being quietly installed as an additional app, has now appeared on Windows 11 Enterprise devices.

Cloud Dependency

European Companies Fear US Cloud Kill Switch

11. August, 2026 - 10:14

For many companies across Europe, the possibility of a US-imposed kill switch for cloud services has become one of the most serious threats to business operations.

Breakout from the test environment

Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Escapes Security Sandbox

11. August, 2026 - 09:02

The AI model Kimi K3 broke out of an environment meant to be isolated during a cybersecurity test and gained access to the open internet.

Social Engineering

Levi Strauss Reports Data Theft Following Cyberattack

11. August, 2026 - 07:30

Clothing company Levi Strauss has disclosed a cyberattack in which unknown attackers used social engineering to steal corporate data.

Cybertech Europe 2026

Europe’s Cyber Leaders to Converge in Rome as the Digital Threat Landscape Evolves

10. August, 2026 - 15:39

Cybertech Europe 2026 will bring together government officials, CISOs, industry leaders and innovators to address the challenges shaping Europe’s cybersecurity future.

Security Risk

OpenAI Warns About Its Own AI Model Astra

10. August, 2026 - 14:32

OpenAI can no longer rule out the possibility that its new, unreleased Astra model could autonomously hack critical systems. The company is therefore tightening its security measures.

Memory Supply Tightens

DRAM Shortage Looms as Major Memory Makers Reportedly Sell Out 2027 Capacity

10. August, 2026 - 06:57

The world’s largest memory manufacturers have reportedly allocated their entire DRAM and HBM production capacity for 2027, leaving little to no additional supply available for new customers.

Software Defined Vehicle as Advertising Space

BMW Breaks Its Promise: Spider Man Ads Appear on In Car Displays

09. August, 2026 - 06:24

A promotional animation for the upcoming movie “Spider Man: Brand New Day” is currently appearing on the central displays of selected BMW models. The move is drawing attention because BMW had previously stated publicly that it would never use vehicle screens for advertising.