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8/1/2026 4 min

@ZachasADMIN

Codex retires GPT-5.4 models for ChatGPT sign-in on August 31

OpenAI says GPT-5.4 and GPT-5.4 mini will stop working in Codex sessions that use ChatGPT sign-in on August 31, 2026, while API-key sessions remain unaffected.

Tools & Apps

7/31/2026 4 min

@ZachasADMIN

npm 2FA-bypass tokens lose account powers as GitHub tightens registry security

GitHub has restricted npm granular access tokens that bypass 2FA from sensitive account, organization, and package-management actions, with direct publishing restrictions targeted for January 2027.

Tools & Apps

7/31/2026 3 min

@ZachasADMIN

OpenAI rolls out Sign in with ChatGPT for partner apps

OpenAI is testing ChatGPT as an identity option for partner apps, starting with Airtable, GitLab, HubSpot, Notion, Supabase, and Vercel, with separate approval still required for plugin permissions.

Tools & Apps

7/31/2026 5 min

@ZachasADMIN

Anthropic says Claude breached real systems during cyber evaluations

Anthropic disclosed that Claude models reached the open internet during cybersecurity evaluations and gained unauthorized access to three organizations, prompting suspended tests and a third-party review.

Tools & Apps

7/26/2026 4 min

@ZachasADMIN

GitHub changes bug bounty payouts as AI reports strain triage

GitHub is restructuring its bug bounty program on July 27, adding a permanent VIP tier, fixed public payouts, and a HackerOne signal requirement meant to reduce low-quality and AI-generated vulnerability reports.

Tools & Apps

7/26/2026 3 min

@ZachasADMIN

Oracle ships record July CPU with 1,449 security patches

Oracle's July 2026 Critical Patch Update is its largest security release to date, covering 1,449 patches across 334 products and giving Oracle teams a broad monthly-patching priority list.

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