A class action lawsuit was filed Friday by Ryan Keller, CEO of Ohio-based cybersecurity firm SecureSight, against Automattic and its CEO Matt Mullenweg. The suit alleges multiple counts of tortious interference and violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law.
The lawsuit seeks to represent all US-based WP Engine customers with active WordPress hosting plans between September-December 2024. According to the complaint, Automattic deliberately undermined WP Engine’s services, causing significant disruption to businesses relying on the platform.
The plaintiff emphasizes that WordPress’s success stems from its community and ecosystem of plugins and themes, arguing that the actions of Mullenweg and Automattic have destabilized this ecosystem and harmed users and developers alike.
OpenAI Consolidates Product Line Around GPT-5
OpenAI is canceling its standalone o3 model release to focus on developing GPT-5, which will unify their technology stack and simplify user experience, according to CEO Sam Altman.
The new flagship model will intelligently determine when to employ longer processing times and chain-of-thought reasoning for complex tasks, eliminating the current need for users to choose between generative models (like GPT-4o) and reasoning models (like o1 or o3-mini).
This strategic shift includes:
- Planned tiered access levels
- Integrated features (voice, canvas, deep research)
- Upcoming GPT-4.5 release as the final non-chain-of-thought model
Altman confirmed all users will receive unlimited chat access to GPT-5’s standard intelligence setting (subject to abuse thresholds), while TechCrunch reports ChatGPT Plus subscribers will gain access to enhanced intelligence levels.
Security Alert: Google Tag Manager Exploited in Credit Card Skimming Attack
Security researchers at Sucuri have discovered hackers exploiting Google Tag Manager (GTM) to steal credit card information from e-commerce websites. The attack involves injecting malicious scripts into GTM containers, allowing attackers to skim payment details while evading detection.
This method is particularly concerning because GTM is widely trusted for website analytics and marketing purposes. The attackers use sophisticated obfuscation techniques to hide their code, making detection difficult for standard security tools.
Recommendations for e-commerce site owners:
- Regularly audit GTM containers for unauthorized scripts
- Implement Content Security Policies (CSP)
- Add Subresource Integrity (SRI) checks
- Monitor payment pages closely
While Google has been notified, the attack highlights ongoing risks of supply chain compromises and the importance of vigilant third-party script monitoring.
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