Zhipu launches flagship model GLM-5.3 as China seeks Mythos-level edge in cyber defence
Chinese artificial intelligence firm Zhipu, also known as Z.ai, has unveiled its flagship GLM-5.3 model, saying it beat Anthropic’s frontier Mythos 5 model in a…
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Oracle’s new database security tool is free — for six months
Oracle is also concerned about the threat posted by the launch of bug-hunting AI model Mythos. In May it responded by accelerating its patching schedule,…
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch officials have warned that a high-severity macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code is under active exploitation. “The NCSC has received a…
Wiz on Wiz: How the Wiz FinOps Team Uses Wiz Cloud Cost
The growth trajectory of Wiz has given our FinOps team a front-row seat to the complex realities of cloud cost management. Rapid growth can easily…
Hackers arrested over €30M bank fraud exploiting service provider flaw
Four cybercriminals were arrested in Brazil, and three others were charged in Europe over allegations that they exploited a vulnerability at a service provider, allowing…
Cybersecurity Awareness Lies In Grassroots, Not Just In Policy Frameworks
Cybercrime Has Entere d Into Everyday Life In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber fraud is no longer limited to attacks on governments or corporations. It has…
The 80% Problem: Why AI resilience is more important than ever
AI has been transformational for the workplace, saving time on repetitive tasks and freeing skilled staff to focus on higher-value work. It has become so…
VINclarity Publishes Investigation Into Alleged Scam and Fraud Reputation Attack Across Search and AI
Selidan, USA, August 14th, 2026, CyberNewswire New report examines suspicious Reddit activity, coordinated YouTube content and BBB Scam Tracker entries influencing how the vehicle history…
BreachLock: CISO Conversations Revealed At Black Hat USA 2026
“One thing is really clear in all the CISO conversations I’ve had – is that everybody is worried about the number of CVEs (common vulnerabilities and exposures)…
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol runs up to 14× faster with Ultrafast mode
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol on Ultrafast mode is available in limited preview to a select group of customers, launching first through the OpenAI API. The company…
Apple now uses iPhone alerts for targets of mercenary spyware
Apple has expanded its threat-notification system for targets of mercenary spyware. Apple now shows a warning directly on an iPhone’s Lock Screen and in Settings…
Sandworm-Linked UAC-0145 Uses Fake Job Interviews to Push VPN That Can Run Commands
Ravie LakshmananAug 11, 2026Social Engineering / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed details of a new social engineering campaign orchestrated…