OpenAI's Astra Hits 'Critical' Cybersecurity Threshold — Can Now Find Zero-Days Autonomously
OpenAI's upcoming Astra model is the first it has ever classified as 'Critical' under its own safety framework — it can discover and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in hardened systems without human guidance. »
Arch Linux's AUR Was Hit by a Third Wave of Supply-Chain Attacks — and It Finally Changed the Rules
The "Atomic Arch" campaign compromised over 1,500 AUR packages across three waves in 2026. After the August incident, Arch implemented new review gates — but harder questions about the open adoption model remain. »
100+ Tech Giants Warn: AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are About to Explode
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and over 100 companies signed an open letter on August 27th warning that AI-enabled attacks on critical infrastructure are imminent — and that the window to prepare is closing fast. »
DPRK-Linked Hackers Poisoned a Rust Crate With 245 Million Downloads
A North Korean-linked supply chain attack hit the Rust ecosystem on August 20, secretly embedding malware in three widely-used crates — triggered just by running cargo build. »
OpenAI Hits an Uncomfortable First: Astra Is Its Most Dangerous Model Yet
OpenAI has paused development of its next flagship AI model, Astra, after internal evaluations flagged it as the first to potentially reach Critical status under the company's own cybersecurity safety framework. »