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  • AI
    5h ago· 1 min read
    OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 with improved performance across tasks

    OpenAI has launched its latest family of AI models with upgrades across multiple capabilities including cybersecurity and reasoning.

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  • AI
    6h ago· 1 min read
    OpenAI moves browser features into desktop and Chrome extension

    OpenAI is discontinuing its Atlas browser app but keeping AI-powered web browsing features available through its desktop app and a Chrome browser extension.

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  • Update now
    7h ago· 1 min read
    Windows Defender patch may fill your hard drive

    Microsoft released a security fix for Windows Defender this week, but the patch itself can cause your computer to run out of disk space by writing huge files.

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  • Data breach
    7h ago· 1 min read
    Popular developer library infected with wallet-stealing malware

    Hackers compromised the Injective SDK package on npm and injected code to steal cryptocurrency private keys from developers' wallets.

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  • Heads up
    8h ago· 1 min read
    ChatGPT (OpenAI) had service problems

    ChatGPT (OpenAI) reported issues, so you may have seen errors or slowness if your business uses it.

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  • Work smarter
    9h ago· 1 min read
    Google will now label ads created with AI

    Google is requiring advertisers to disclose when they use generative AI to create or edit ads, making it easier for you to spot AI-generated content from competitors and understand what tools are reshaping marketing.

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  • Scam alert
    9h ago· 1 min read
    Attackers using fake GitHub accounts to spy on company repositories

    Hackers are creating dormant GitHub accounts that look legitimate to sneak into corporate repositories and map out your organization's code, users, and structure without detection.

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  • Ransomware
    9h ago· 1 min read
    New GigaWiper malware combines disk wiping, fake ransom, and spyware in one attack

    Microsoft has identified a destructive Windows backdoor called GigaWiper that operators can weaponize in multiple ways: erasing your hard drive, displaying fake ransom screens, or installing spyware to steal data.

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  • Scam alert
    10h ago· 1 min read
    Meta is using your Instagram photos to train its AI unless you opt out

    Meta's new AI image generator automatically uses your public Instagram photos to train itself. You should opt out if you do not want your images used this way.

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  • Scam alert
    10h ago· 1 min read
    New vishing gang targeting business data through fake SharePoint logins

    A group called Helix is using voice calls and fake login prompts to steal data from companies' SharePoint accounts and then demands payment.

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  • Update now
    11h ago· 1 min read
    Expect more frequent Windows security updates starting soon

    Microsoft is using AI to find more security flaws faster, which means your Windows 11 computers will receive larger patch updates more often.

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  • AI
    11h ago· 1 min read
    Meta launches cheap AI image generation for developers, pressuring rivals on price

    Meta's new API for generating images costs a fraction of what OpenAI or Anthropic charge, making AI image tools more affordable for small businesses.

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  • Scam alert
    12h ago· 1 min read
    Block settles fraud case: Cash App did not protect users as promised

    Block (Square's parent company) is paying $45 million after 46 state attorneys general found it misled Cash App users about fraud protection and security features.

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  • Update now
    12h ago· 1 min read
    npm package manager now blocks risky automatic scripts by default

    If your business uses Node.js software or web developers, npm version 12 now stops malicious installation scripts from running automatically.

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  • Scam alert
    13h ago· 1 min read
    New AI phishing attack targets Microsoft 365 accounts

    A new phishing service called Forg365 uses AI to craft convincing fake emails and steal your Microsoft 365 login credentials.

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  • Work smarter
    14h ago· 1 min read
    Use AI automation to keep security running during summer vacations

    Your security doesn't take a break when your team does. AI-driven automation can help you maintain consistent protection even when IT staffing is thin.

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  • Tip
    14h ago· 1 min read
    Block Meta from using your Instagram photos for AI training

    Meta has automatically enrolled all public Instagram accounts into its Muse Image AI system. You can opt out to prevent your photos from being used to train the company's AI models.

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  • Work smarter
    15h ago· 1 min read
    Ollama makes it easy to run AI tools on your own computer

    Ollama is a free open source tool that lets you download and run AI models directly on your PC or Mac without relying on cloud services. The tool has grown to nearly 9 million users and makes local AI accessible to non-technical people.

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  • AI
    15h ago· 1 min read
    FL Studio 2026 adds AI assistant to help you produce music

    Music production software FL Studio has upgraded its AI chatbot to act as a genuine assistant engineer that can help you learn, troubleshoot, and speed up your workflow.

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  • AI
    17h ago· 1 min read
    Lower-cost AI coding model now matches expensive alternatives

    An open-source coding model called GLM 5.2 performs as well as premium AI assistants like Claude Opus but costs significantly less per task, making AI-powered coding more affordable for small teams.

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  • Heads up
    17h ago· 1 min read
    Zoom had service problems

    Zoom reported issues, so you may have seen errors or slowness if your business uses it.

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  • Ransomware
    17h ago· 1 min read
    New GodDamn ransomware attacks security software before encrypting files

    A newly discovered ransomware family called GodDamn uses a kernel driver to disable antivirus and endpoint protection before locking up your business data.

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  • Data breach
    20h ago· 1 min read
    Insurance company breach exposes nearly 7 million driver records

    AssuranceAmerica has disclosed a data breach affecting 6.9 million drivers after attackers accessed its systems earlier this year.

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  • Scam alert
    22h ago· 1 min read
    Watch out: AI coding tools can be tricked into running malicious code

    Researchers discovered that AI agents designed to scan code for security problems can be fooled into actually running attacker code instead of analyzing it safely.

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