Amazon Linux 2023: Create and execute cloud-based applications with enhanced security

AWS has been offering Amazon Linux, a cloud-optimized Linux distribution, since 2010. This distribution’s latest version is now available. Amazon Linux 2023 is provided at no additional charge. Standard... Read more »

Kali Linux 2023.1 released – and so is Kali Purple!

OffSec (formerly Offensive Security) has released Kali Linux 2023.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform, and the release is accompanied by a big... Read more »

GitHub rolling out two-factor authentication to millions of users

Over the next nine months, the largest internet hosting service for software development and collaboration will make all code contributors add another layer of electronic evidence to their accounts.... Read more »

Massive GitHub analysis reveals 10 million secrets hidden in 1 billion commits

GitGuardian scanned 1.027 billion new GitHub commits in 2022 (+20% compared to 2021) and found 10,000,000 secrets occurrences (+67% compared to 2022). What is interesting beyond this ever-increasing number... Read more »

6 cybersecurity and privacy Firefox add-ons you need to know about

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity and privacy have become major concerns for internet users. With the increase in cyber attacks and data breaches, it is vital to protect your... Read more »

Popular fintech apps expose valuable, exploitable secrets

92% of the most popular banking and financial services apps contain easy-to-extract secrets and vulnerabilities that can let attackers steal consumer data and finances, according to Approov. The Approov... Read more »

Top 10 open-source security and operational risks of 2023

Many software companies rely on open-source code but lack consistency in how they measure and handle risks and vulnerabilities associated with open-source software, according to a new report. The... Read more »

Google Workspace admins can now use client-side encryption on Gmail and Calendar

Organizations subject to government regulations can gain more control over their own security. The post Google Workspace admins can now use client-side encryption on Gmail and Calendar appeared first... Read more »

5 open source Burp Suite penetration testing extensions you should check out

When it comes to assessing the security of computer systems, penetration testing tools are critical for identifying vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit. Among these tools, Burp Suite stands out... Read more »

The potential pitfalls of open source management

84% of codebases contain at least one known open-source vulnerability, a nearly 4% increase from last year, according to Synopsys. The findings of the report deliver an in-depth look... Read more »
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