Cybersecurity AI stories

Aug 11, 2026

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber model with reduced safeguards for vetted security researchers

OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialized AI model designed for vulnerability research and exploit development that answers up to 98.5% of security queries normally blocked by safeguards. The model, available only to vetted cybersecurity defenders through OpenAI's expanded Daybreak Cyber Partner program, has already discovered two previously unknown Chrome vulnerabilities.

Aug 11, 20269 sources

Jul 29, 2026

Cyera acquires Oasis Security for $1 billion

Data security company Cyera, which recently raised $600 million at a $12 billion valuation, announced the acquisition of Oasis Security for $1 billion to safeguard proliferating AI agents.

Jul 29, 20262 sources

May 8, 2026

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5-Cyber model to vetted security defenders, matching Anthropic's Mythos capabilities

OpenAI announced Thursday it is rolling out GPT-5.5-Cyber (codenamed 'Spud') to vetted cybersecurity professionals for finding vulnerabilities and analyzing malware. Security testing shows the model can autonomously execute sophisticated cyberattacks, completing a 32-step corporate network simulation and solving a 12-hour security puzzle in 10 minutes, matching capabilities of Anthropic's Mythos released a month earlier.

May 8, 20265 sources