EVA Tech BriefIT/DevOps

2026-08-12 - 7:30 PM PKT

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Security

Microsoft patches nearly 400 security flaws, including an exploited zero-day

Microsoft's August security release fixes 398 vulnerabilities across Windows and supported software. One Windows kernel driver flaw is already being actively exploited, while two other weaknesses were publicly disclosed before patches arrived, making rapid enterprise rollout a priority.

Adobe fixes three maximum-severity flaws in ColdFusion and Campaign Classic

Adobe released updates for multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting ColdFusion, Commerce, and Campaign Classic. The most severe issues carry CVSS 10.0 ratings and could enable arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation, so administrators should prioritize the vendor patches.

Dev Tools

Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly users

Google says the Gemini app has reached one billion monthly active users, keeping pace with ChatGPT's billion-user milestone from June. The result shows consumer AI assistants are operating at global platform scale and intensifies competition between Google and OpenAI.

OpenAI launches a native ChatGPT desktop app for Linux

OpenAI has released a dedicated ChatGPT desktop application for Linux, extending native desktop support to developers and technical users on the platform. The launch removes a longstanding platform gap and gives Linux users direct access without relying on a browser.