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OpenAI Enhances Defensive Models to Counter Cyber-Threats

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OpenAI has reported significant improvements in its AI models' defensive capabilities, with performance in capture the flag (CTF) challenges rising from 27% in August 2025 to 76% in November 2025. The company warns that upcoming systems may reach 'High' capability levels, posing risks for complex intrusion operations and zero-day exploit development. OpenAI is implementing safeguards to mitigate these risks and strengthen security teams' positions. The company is also collaborating with global experts and launching initiatives like the Frontier Risk Council and Aardvark to enhance defensive AI applications and improve ecosystem-wide mitigation strategies.

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  1. 11.12.2025 18:45 1 articles · 23h ago

    OpenAI Enhances Defensive Models to Counter Cyber-Threats

    OpenAI has reported significant improvements in its AI models' defensive capabilities, with performance in CTF challenges rising from 27% in August 2025 to 76% in November 2025. The company warns that upcoming systems may reach 'High' capability levels, posing risks for complex intrusion operations and zero-day exploit development. OpenAI is implementing safeguards to mitigate these risks and strengthen security teams' positions. The company is also collaborating with global experts and launching initiatives like the Frontier Risk Council and Aardvark to enhance defensive AI applications and improve ecosystem-wide mitigation strategies.

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  • OpenAI's GPT-5.1-Codex-Max model achieved a 76% success rate in CTF challenges by November 2025, up from 27% with GPT-5 in August 2025.

    First reported: 11.12.2025 18:45
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  • Upcoming OpenAI systems may reach 'High' capability levels, potentially assisting in complex intrusion operations and zero-day exploit development.

    First reported: 11.12.2025 18:45
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  • OpenAI is developing layers of safeguards to channel advanced capabilities toward defensive outcomes.

    First reported: 11.12.2025 18:45
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  • The company is preparing a trusted access program for qualifying users and has launched Aardvark, an agentic security researcher in private beta.

    First reported: 11.12.2025 18:45
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  • OpenAI is forming the Frontier Risk Council to advise on responsible capability use and collaborating through the Frontier Model Forum.

    First reported: 11.12.2025 18:45
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