Computing Security – The TechBriefs

Why is there so much worry about OpenAI Astra, and what issues could ‘recurrent depth’ reasoning cause? The experts weigh in

(Image credit: OpenAI) OpenAI has unveiled a much anticipated AI model which the firm has dubbed ‘GPT-6 Astra’. While the […]

Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update now

(Image credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock) Google released Chrome 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows, Mac, and Linux Patch fixes 12 flaws, including […]

OpenAI warns about how good Astra model is at cracking cybersecurity, releases it anyway because it took ‘years of research and big bets’

(Image credit: OpenAI) OpenAI rolled out GPT‑6 Astra, its most advanced AI, with “critical” cyber capabilities Astra can autonomously find […]

Why did FulcrumSec hackers try to extort Manchester Airports Group, and what happens now the data is leaked? The experts weigh in

(Image credit: Shutterstock) Following the aftermath of the Manchester Airports Group cyberattack – where hackers made off with the data […]

Cisco patches three critical vulnerabilities as part of ‘comprehensive internal security review’

(Image credit: Shutterstock / Valriya Zankovych) Cisco patched eight IOS XR flaws, including three critical (CVE‑2026‑20274, CVE‑2026‑20279, CVE‑2026‑20212) Vulnerabilities allow […]

OpenAI puts its money where its mouth is, offers $1 billion in AI credits to cyber defenders

(Image credit: Getty Images/SPOA Images) OpenAI launched Daybreak for Frontline Defenders, offering $1B in credits for resource‑constrained security orgs Priority […]

IT helpdesk impersonation hits Microsoft Teams once again, with the hackers hiding their activity within legitimate tools

Image Credit: Pexels (Image credit: Pixabay) Microsoft warns of Teams‑based campaign where attackers impersonate IT staff Victims tricked into granting […]

Clicking ‘Allow’ on a Google and Microsoft permission screens could give hackers access to your entire account, FBI warns

(Image credit: Pixabay/Tumisu) FBI warns of rising OAuth consent phishing attacks exploiting legitimate app permissions Victims tricked into granting malicious […]