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Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Aqua Security has revealed alarming data exposures in popular Source Code Management systems, with secrets including API tokens found in public repositories.
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GitHub enhances AI developer tool with Copilot Extensions

Fri, 24th May 2024
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GitHub launches Copilot Extensions to streamline AI-driven development, integrating tools from top partners like DataStax and Azure directly into the IDE.
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GitHub flaw raises alarm over supply chain security risks

Fri, 24th May 2024
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A new vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server allowing attackers to bypass authentication has raised alarms over supply chain attacks, urging immediate software updates.
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Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Elastic's new LLM Safety Assessment report offers crucial guidelines for secure Large Language Model deployments, addressing rising cybersecurity risks.
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IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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At IBM's annual THINK conference, major updates to the watsonx platform were announced, including new open-source AI models, tools, and data capabilities, set to redefine enterprise AI.
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DataStax launches GitHub Copilot extension to boost productivity

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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DataStax's new GitHub Copilot extension uses natural language to simplify database interactions, aiming to enhance developer productivity and code quality.
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GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day

Fri, 17th May 2024
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GitHub launches innovative accessibility initiatives, led by their first Head of Accessibility, Ed Summers, to enhance inclusivity for over 100 million developers.
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Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.
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CAST launches integrated marketplace for software intelligence

Wed, 15th May 2024
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risk & compliance
CAST unveils its Highlight Extensions Marketplace, a platform to customise and enhance software intelligence capabilities, aiming to optimise application portfolio management.
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GitHub previews Copilot Workspace for AI-assisted coding

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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GitHub unveils Copilot Workspace, a revolutionary developer environment utilising natural language, aimed at enhancing task-centric workflows and boosting developer productivity.
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GitHub's 2FA initiative helps secure software supply chain

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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GitHub's two-factor authentication methodology advances software supply chain security. In 2023, a notable rise in 2FA adoption was seen.
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GitHub boosts security & power with new Actions enhancements

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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GitHub advances its AI-driven platform with key security and power enhancements for GitHub Actions, including Azure private networking and GPU-hosted runners for machine learning.
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Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Legit Security introduces advanced AI-powered tool to tackle secrets exposure in software development, reducing false positives by 86%.
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Twilio strengthens leadership with key appointments in cloud communications

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Twilio enhances leadership team with Thomas Wyatt as President of Segment and Inbal Shani as Chief Product Officer, reflecting data and AI focus.
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GitHub launches code scanning autofix for advanced security customers

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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GitHub introduces a public beta of its code scanning autofix for Advanced Security users, promising remediation of two-thirds of vulnerabilities within major coding languages.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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ServiceNow, Hugging Face, NVIDIA unveil code-gen AI, StarCoder2

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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Tech giants ServiceNow, Hugging Face and NVIDIA unveil StarCoder2, a family of open-access large language models, enhancing code generation performance and developer productivity.
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Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.
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Private Internet Access launches split tunnel fix, Apple TV VPN

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Private Internet Access enhances privacy-focused services with the introduction of a macOS split tunneling fix and an Apple TV VPN, both featuring dedicated IP options.
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BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, next-gen storefront technology

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, a next-generation storefront technology set to transform the way brands and retailers operate headless storefronts.