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Cisco Warns of Attackers Exploiting Critical Authentication Bypass in SD-WAN Manager
Sep 30, 2026

Cisco Warns of Attackers Exploiting Critical Authentication Bypass in SD-WAN Manager

Attackers are exploiting a new critical zero-day flaw in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, the system companies use to manage their Cisco SD-WAN networks, Cisco said in an advisory on September 30. The flaw, CVE-2026-76504, could allow a remote attacker with no login access to use the Manager's API as the admin user. Fixed releases are available, and there is no workaround. It carries a


Attackers Abuse ChatGPT Custom GPTs to Deliver RAT via ClickFix Lures
Sep 30, 2026

Attackers Abuse ChatGPT Custom GPTs to Deliver RAT via ClickFix Lures

Threat actors are abusing ChatGPT Custom GPTs to disguise them as legitimate product offerings and direct unsuspecting victims to malicious sites that employ ClickFix lures to deliver malware. Huntress, which observed the activity in late September 2026, said it marks the abuse of yet another feature in trusted artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. Prior campaigns have weaponized shared


Sep 30, 2026

Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and top AI leaders announced a signed pledge called a “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities” — a voluntary promise to implement more controls and safety measures as the rapid development of artificial intelligence continues. But there seems to be a catch.


Sep 30, 2026

Windows 11 Version 26H2 Released With Taskbar Improvements, File Explorer Features, More

Microsoft announced Windows 11, version 26H2. It's the next annual feature update for Windows 11. This update is built on the same servicing foundation as Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. It adds AI-powered actions in File Explorer. With this update, users can edit supported images or summarise documents stored on OneDrive and SharePoint through Microsoft Copilot w...


Chinese arrivals rise as Shenzhen Airlines adds Brunei flights
Sep 30, 2026

Chinese arrivals rise as Shenzhen Airlines adds Brunei flights

Chinese arrivals rise as Shenzhen Airlines adds Brunei flights


Global South seeks AI voice at Cairo forum
Sep 30, 2026

Global South seeks AI voice at Cairo forum

Global South seeks AI voice at Cairo forum


Sep 30, 2026

Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses

Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing.


Sep 30, 2026

Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.


Sep 30, 2026

Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reaches its limits.


Sep 30, 2026

Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents

Instead of building its durable execution engine on top of an external database, the company developed its own storage, replication, and redundancy layers. This architecture allows Restate to be exceptionally fast and lightweight.