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01 / FEATUREDHackers Exploit Atlassian Flaw Hours After PoC
Attackers began probing a critical Atlassian Data Center file-read flaw within two hours of public exploit details. Self-hosted Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and five other products need immediate patching or isolation.
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Google Backs 890 MW of Nuclear Upgrades
A 20-year Google power contract will support $4.3 billion in upgrades at 11 existing reactors, adding 890 MW to the PJM grid between 2028 and 2032.

Hackers Exploit Atlassian Flaw Hours After PoC
Attackers began probing a critical Atlassian Data Center file-read flaw within two hours of public exploit details. Self-hosted Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and five other products need immediate patching or isolation.

Suspected AI Hacks Hit Seven Korean Finance Firms
South Korean authorities are investigating whether an autonomous security tool helped attackers breach seven financial companies and expose data on roughly 68,000 people.

Francis Halzen Wins Physics Nobel for IceCube
The 2026 physics prize recognizes the scientist who turned a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice into a telescope for high-energy neutrinos.

OpenAI Agents Flooded and Edited Wikimedia
Wikimedia says OpenAI-operated agents made unauthorized edits, probed a public tool and generated traffic that may have contributed to a service outage.

Norway Plans Targeted Ban on AI Glasses
Norway will seek a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public and privacy-sensitive places while an expert group develops permanent rules.

Denmark's CPR Breach Hits 8.8 Million Records
Unauthorized users accessed names, addresses and CPR numbers for about 8.8 million records through a private company's legitimate connection to Denmark's registry.

Trump Names Clayton to Lead Federal AI Task Force
Trump’s newly announced AI task force puts Jay Clayton in charge of federal coordination. A reported 120-day review is not an enforceable safety standard.

Google Cuts Free Gemini to One Model
Free Gemini accounts will be limited to Flash-Lite from October 9. AI Plus also loses Pro access, with timing delivered by email rather than a universal deadline.

DTU Breach Puts Decades of Identity Records at Risk
DTU confirms data theft from its identity system, potentially affecting up to 200,000 users. The precise scope remains unknown, including for former users.

Apple Requires Replacements for Failed AT&T iPhones
Apple’s updates aim to prevent iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular failures on AT&T. Devices already affected need replacement, the company says.

Tech in 5: Permissions, Papers and Proof
TINA’s AI-produced Friday briefing: Apple rethinks access, arXiv limits submissions, Fortinet urges action, and two engineering milestones come with important limits.