Google's small new model finds real security holes 70% of the time.
Google released Gemini 3.8 Flash and a security version called Flash Cyber on 2 September. Flash Cyber passes 70 percent on finding real vulnerabilities across 20 programming languages. Google is limiting it to vetted defenders through an application programme called Fairwind.
Why it mattersA cheap model that finds unknown flaws helps defenders and attackers in equal measure. Gating access behind an application form is how labs now ship their riskiest capability.
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