Cyber Threat Intel Daily Briefing — 2026-09-03

CYBER THREAT INTEL

DAILY BRIEFING · 2026-09-03 12:15 UTC · REPORT BRIEF-20260903-121538

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OpenLeash Adds a Human Check to Risky AI Agent Actions

The security tool intercepts potentially dangerous agent actions, blocking clear threats and requesting human approval when intent is uncertain. The post OpenLeash Adds a Human Check to Risky AI Agent Actions appeared first on SecurityWeek.

SRC: SecurityWeek Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.securityweek.com/openleash-adds-a-human-check-to-risky-ai-agent-actions/

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WordPress backup plugin flaw exposes millions of sites to takeover attacks

An SQL injection vulnerability in the All-in-One WP Migration and Backup plugin for WordPress could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code and take control of affected websites. […]

SRC: BleepingComputer Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:28:46 -0400 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-backup-plugin-flaw-exposes-millions-of-sites-to-takeover-attacks/

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Microsoft Teams, Outlook fail to launch on ARM-based Windows PCs

Microsoft is working to fix a known issue that causes crashes and launch failures for Microsoft Teams and New Outlook users after installing updates released since the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. […]

SRC: BleepingComputer Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:55:25 -0400 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-outlook-fail-to-launch-on-arm-based-windows-pcs/

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Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI Unveil Cyber AI Models, Safeguards, and Access Programs

Google on Wednesday announced Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, which it described as its most capable cybersecurity model, and has made it available to a set of trusted defenders via a new initiative called the Fairwind Program. "The Fairwind Program gives high-priority defenders (like governments, healthcare providers, and telecommunications services) ear

SRC: The Hacker News Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:57:49 +0530 https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/google-anthropic-and-openai-unveil.html

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Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender

An active malware campaign is using bogus software-download websites to impersonate trusted vendors and distribute malicious installers. "The campaign has targeted users looking to download popular software and has resulted in compromises across multiple organizations and industries, primarily affecting China-based operations of multinational orga

SRC: The Hacker News Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:11:06 +0530 https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/fake-software-installers-disable.html