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OpenAI drops ChatGPT text chat limits for free users, adds new safeguards for teens

OpenAI drops ChatGPT text chat limits for free users, adds new safeguards for teens 2026-08-07 at 11:52 By Sinisa Markovic OpenAI has updated GPT-5.6 Sol, the model behind ChatGPT for Plus and Pro subscribers, and pushed a new model, GPT-5.6 Luna, out to everyone using the free tier. The company is also removing the rate […]

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Malware Can Abuse Windows Hello for Business Keys for Persistent Entra ID Access

Malware Can Abuse Windows Hello for Business Keys for Persistent Entra ID Access 2026-08-07 at 11:52 By Security researcher Malcolm Stagg has disclosed a new attack class called NatJack that manipulates network address translation (NAT) connection state to hijack active TCP sessions, spoof DNS responses, disclose victim IP addresses and mapped ports, and exhaust NAT tables. Presented […]

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Claude Code and Gemini CLI Flaws Let a GitHub Issue Reach CI Workflow Secrets

Claude Code and Gemini CLI Flaws Let a GitHub Issue Reach CI Workflow Secrets 2026-08-07 at 11:18 By A GitHub issue opened by an account with no repository privileges was enough to execute code on the CI runners behind Anthropic’s and Google’s own coding-agent repositories. On OpenAI’s, it was enough to hijack the next agent […]

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3.8 Million Impacted by Unlimited Technology Systems Data Breach

3.8 Million Impacted by Unlimited Technology Systems Data Breach 2026-08-07 at 10:22 By Ionut Arghire Hackers stole personal, medical, and health insurance information from a company’s data center. The post 3.8 Million Impacted by Unlimited Technology Systems Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Keepit AI Truth Cloud protects the data behind enterprise AI

Keepit AI Truth Cloud protects the data behind enterprise AI 2026-08-07 at 10:10 By Sinisa Markovic Keepit announced AI Truth Cloud, transforming backup from a compliance requirement into the strategically valuable data asset an organization can hold. As AI agents take on business-critical decisions, AI Truth Cloud positions Keepit as the sovereign source of truth […]

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Critical Vulnerabilities Patched With Chrome 151 Update

Critical Vulnerabilities Patched With Chrome 151 Update 2026-08-07 at 09:56 By Ionut Arghire The browser refresh eliminates over two dozen memory safety bugs, including critical use-after-free flaws. The post Critical Vulnerabilities Patched With Chrome 151 Update appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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TeamPCP Linked To Redis Attacks Dating Back To 2020 And Later Supply Chain Campaign

TeamPCP Linked To Redis Attacks Dating Back To 2020 And Later Supply Chain Campaign 2026-08-07 at 09:50 By A new analysis has uncovered that the threat actor tracked as TeamPCP has been active on the cybercrime scene as far back as 2020, indicating the group has been compromising internet-facing infrastructure for years before training their […]

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August 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: How do we deal with the patch apocalypse?

August 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: How do we deal with the patch apocalypse? 2026-08-07 at 09:00 By Help Net Security July 2026 Patch Tuesday was record-setting in so many ways. The sheer volume of security patches for almost every product in the Microsoft portfolio was the highest ever and, of course, well over 600 CVEs […]

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What the first year of EU AI Act transparency enforcement could look like

What the first year of EU AI Act transparency enforcement could look like 2026-08-07 at 08:30 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Edwin Weijdema, Field CTO at Veeam, answers questions on Article 50 of the EU AI Act and what the first year of enforcement might bring. He explains why corrective orders […]

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US fuel gauge exposure fell by more than half in three months

US fuel gauge exposure fell by more than half in three months 2026-08-07 at 08:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec Every month for the better part of a year, about 4,800 US internet addresses answered a query in the protocol that fuel tank gauges speak. In June the number was 2,354. The count fell across April, May, […]

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MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output

MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output 2026-08-07 at 06:48 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng Bitcoin miner MARA posted its highest quarterly Bitcoin production in over a year, but was overshadowed by a 28% decline in the average price of Bitcoin. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

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Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races

Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races 2026-08-07 at 00:11 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress PACs reported spending more than $1.5 million on media for four House and Senate races ahead of Aug. 18 primary elections. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com […]

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Gavin Newsom dragged to court in self-driving truck battle that could change state forever

Gavin Newsom dragged to court in self-driving truck battle that could change state forever 2026-08-06 at 22:26 By Titus Wu Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration improperly rolled out regulations that pave the way for self-driving trucks on state roads, the union claimed. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View […]

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New Zapscape KVM Flaw Could Let Privileged L1 Guest Code Escape to Linux Hosts

New Zapscape KVM Flaw Could Let Privileged L1 Guest Code Escape to Linux Hosts 2026-08-06 at 20:58 By Zapscape, a new Linux kernel vulnerability, could allow an attacker with kernel privileges inside an L1 guest virtual machine (VM) to escape KVM isolation and execute code on the host. The risk applies when nested virtualization is […]

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Photos: Black Hat USA 2026, part two

Photos: Black Hat USA 2026, part two 2026-08-06 at 20:50 By Help Net Security Round two from Black Hat USA 2026. This set covers the parts of the show floor that did not make the first gallery. Scroll through below. Featured vendors: BlackCloak, Teleport, GitGuardian, Oak, Hexnode, Picus Security, Featured speaker: Kate Silverstein (Mozilla) discussing […]

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