Microsoft released a critical security update after attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in its Office suite. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-21509, allows adversaries to bypass essential security defenses, prompting Microsoft to act swiftly. With this update, Microsoft patches Office against an actively used exploit that poses a real-world risk to users. Security researchers identified the […]
The European Commission has opened a formal inquiry as the EU probes X over its deployment of the Grok artificial intelligence tool, which has been linked to the production of sexually explicit images. Regulators are examining whether the company adequately assessed potential risks before releasing the AI system to users. According to officials, the investigation […]
OpenAI is rolling out promotional content directly within its ChatGPT platform, and investors are watching closely. The move highlights how OpenAI’s ChatGPT ads cost nearly three times more than Meta’s, despite relying on far less user data. The decision raises questions about targeting precision and value, as ChatGPT gathers minimal personal information compared to social […]
Europol warns that criminal organizations are rapidly changing their methods to smuggle cocaine into Europe through maritime routes, according to a report released Thursday. The analysis, titled “Diversification in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking Modi Operandi,” outlines how organised crime networks adapt their tactics to bypass detection and exploit weaknesses in port security across Europe. The report […]