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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down as logins and signups fail
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Give one prompt to 20+ AI models with ChatPlayground AI for $79
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US warns of AI-powered attacks on Siemens PLCs in critical infrastructure
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- August 19, 2026
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- August 19, 2026
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Password spraying attacks surge 155x as hackers exploit MFA gaps
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- August 19, 2026
- 10:00 AM
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Microsoft fixes known issue causing Windows Defender crashes
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- August 19, 2026
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- August 18, 2026
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Your Controls Block Known Attacks. What About the Behavior?
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- August 18, 2026
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Microsoft tests faster Windows File Explorer, new context menu
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- August 18, 2026
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Get 5 years of AdGuard VPN on 10 devices for just $35
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