Google wipes out 602 million scam ads with Gemini on duty
Google claims that its security teams work around the clock using its Gemini AI models to detect and stop harmful ads. “Bad actors are using…
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Codex can now operate between apps. Where are the boundaries?
OpenAI is rolling out a major update to the Codex desktop app for users signed in with ChatGPT. Personalization features, including context-aware suggestions and memory,…
Fortinet fixes critical FortiSandbox vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808)
Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808) in FortiSandbox could be leveraged by unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and execute unauthorized code or commands on vulnerable systems. Both…
OpenAI updates Agents SDK, adds sandbox for safer code execution
OpenAI’s updated Agents SDK helps developers build agents that inspect files, run commands, edit code, and handle tasks within controlled sandbox environments. The update provides…
European AI spending set to hit $290 billion by 2029
European enterprises are committing serious money to AI, and the numbers are accelerating. According to IDC’s Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, AI spending…
Windows is getting stronger RDP file protections to fight phishing attacks
Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections starting with the April 2026 security update to reduce phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. With these…
Raspberry Pi OS 6.2 disables passwordless sudo by default
Raspberry Pi OS 6.2, based on the Trixie version, introduces small changes, bug fixes, and disables passwordless sudo by default for new installations. Screenshot of…
Product showcase: Stop secrets from leaking through AI coding tools with GitGuardian
AI coding assistants are quickly becoming part of everyday development. Tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot can now do more than suggest code.…
Microsoft ends desktop detour for sensitivity labels in Office web apps
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Office for the web that removes a long-standing limitation around document protection, adding new control to browser-based apps.…
OpenSSL 4.0.0 release cuts deprecated protocols and gains post-quantum support
OpenSSL 4.0.0 removes several long-deprecated features, adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, and introduces API-level changes that will require code updates for applications built against…
DavMail 6.6.0 patches a regex flaw and advances its Microsoft Graph backend
Organizations that run DavMail to bridge standard mail clients to Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 received an update this week. Version 6.6.0 addresses a code-scanning…
AI adoption is outpacing the safeguards around it
AI is becoming part of both professional and private life, reaching mainstream adoption faster than the personal computer or the internet. These systems are now…