Security News Update: Why Are OpenAI Models Hiding Errors and Accessing API Keys? and more

Apple Eyes a Rack-Mounted AI Comeback Apple is reportedly considering a return to enterprise servers with an AI system built around two or four future M8 Ultra chips and a possible 2029 debut. The project has reportedly been underway for about a year and would target AI developers, businesses, and governments that want to run …

Hackers used Anthropic tech to breach OpenAI White-hat hackers just proved Anthropic’s latest model can tear through rival security in under 72 hours. Researchers chained a third-party forum bug with OpenAI single sign-on flaws to access employee ChatGPT, Codex, and GitHub accounts using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 model. The attack dropped the usual timeline for …

We have a minor service update planned for your Microsoft Dataverse environment hosted in GBR. This service update will occur within your region’s scheduled maintenance timeline, on the scheduled date listed for Microsoft Dataverse. How does this affect me? The version number for your Microsoft Dataverse environment will update to version 9.2.26092.00000 or higher. There …

Summary SpaceXAI is added as a Microsoft Copilot subprocessor, enabling Grok models in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for eligible Frontier customers starting September 18, 2026. The SpaceXAI admin setting is disabled by default and must be enabled by admins. Availability excludes EU, EFTA, UK, and government clouds. Message ID: MC1474124 Service: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) …

Summary Microsoft is retiring SMS first factor sign in for workforce tenants on February 1 2027 to improve account security. Administrators must identify any users relying on this method, update authentication policies, and migrate personnel to alternative options such as passkeys or security keys before the retirement date to prevent sign in disruption. Administrator impact: …

Summary Microsoft is adding a new MessageContents table to Advanced Hunting within Microsoft Defender XDR to help security teams investigate threats involving Microsoft Teams messages. The rollout begins worldwide in late September 2026 and finishes by mid October 2026. Administrators should review role assignments and ensure that only authorized security analysts receive the necessary permissions …

Summary Microsoft Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention on Windows will soon treat archive files as single atomic objects, meaning only the outer archive generates events rather than individual internal files. The rollout begins in late September 2026 and concludes by early November 2026. Administrators should update internal monitoring procedures and inform compliance teams about the …

Summary Microsoft is introducing a Capacity view in Planner during October 2026 for Plan 3 users on web and desktop. This feature displays a live staffing timeline based on current task data to help teams monitor workloads. There are no administrative controls to disable this capability. Administrators should inform users about the new feature and …

Summary Microsoft is retiring the standalone companion apps for Calendar, People, and Files on December 16, 2026. These tools will lose functionality and support on this date, though underlying data remains safe. Administrators should halt any new deployments, plan the removal of existing installations from managed endpoints before the deadline, update internal user guidance, and …

Summary Microsoft is ending support for the legacy Global Discovery Service API on September 21 2026. The endpoints hosted at globaldisco crm dynamics com will be retired and removed. Administrators must audit custom applications and scripts that rely on these endpoints. You should update your integrations to use the Power Platform List Environments API and …