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The ‘Viral’ Secure Programming Language That’s Taking Over Tech

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Rust makes it impossible to introduce some of the most common security vulnerabilities. And its adoption can’t come soon enough.

Brittany Day
Jan 15, 2023

New Data Shows Constant Rise of New Malware on Windows, Linux, MacOS and Android

2022 has been a year full of surprises and twists, but now as it nears its end, many companies are coming out with their lists and rankings of many aspects of the tech world. AV-TEST is one such company that specializes in anti-malware solutions. The good folks at AV-TEST recently came forward with some fascinating figures about the malware growth that took place in 2022.

Brittany Day
Jan 15, 2023

‘We Don’t Teach Developers How To Write Secure Software’ – Linux Foundation’s David A Wheeler on Reversing the CVE Surge

Addressing a decades-old deficiency in coding curriculums could have a profound effect on the security of the software supply chain, a leading expert on the subject tells The Daily Swig.

Brittany Day
Dec 14, 2022

Does the OWASP Top 10 Still Matter?

What is the OWASP Top 10, and – just as important – what is it not? In this review, we look at how you can make this critical risk report work for you and your organization.

Brittany Day
Oct 14, 2022

Security Issues With Open Source In Today’s World

Open source may be the most viable option for most companies today but it comes with its own set of problems too.

Brittany Day
Oct 09, 2022

The Impact of Open Source on Cybersecurity

Open-source software is one of the most innovative developments of the past few decades. Open-source is code that is publicly available and editable.

Brittany Day
Oct 05, 2022

With AMD Zen 4, It's Surprisingly Not Worthwhile Disabling CPU Security Mitigations

While some Linux enthusiasts eagerly recommend users boot their systems with the "mitigations=off" kernel parameter for run-time disabling of various relevant CPU security mitigations for Spectre, Meltdown, L1TF, TAA, Retbleed, and friends, with the new AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" processors while still needing some software mitigations, it's surprisingly faster for the most part leaving the relevant mitigations enabled.

Brittany Day
Oct 05, 2022

When It Comes to Security, Don’t Overlook Your Linux Systems

Linux systems are a popular delivery mechanism for malware. While they’re not the most popular – that distinction goes to HTML and Javascript – don’t think you can ignore them. Linux-based attacks are very much still happening.

Brittany Day
Sep 30, 2022

Google Debugs, JFrog Jumps Code, Confidential Kubernetes, Meta-PyTorch

As the open-source model continues to prove its sustainability in the enterprise, the software community is ramping up its security-mindedness. That concern was evident in recent weeks as leading Linux groups led the way for better code security.

Brittany Day
Sep 30, 2022

Data Scientists Dial Back Use of Open Source Code Due to Security Worries

Data scientists, who often choose open source packages without considering security, increasingly face concerns over the unvetted use of those components, new study shows.

Brittany Day
Sep 30, 2022

Rust Is Eating into our Systems, and It's a Good Thing

Rust is eating into our systems. The first Rusted drivers are being welded into Linux, while Microsoft's Azure CTO Mark Russinovich said C/C++ – until now, the systems languages of choice – should be dropped in favor of Rust henceforth.

Brittany Day
Sep 30, 2022

Coding Vulnerabilities, Linux Growth, FOSS Friction Cap Summer Highlights

As IT workers continue their daunting job of protecting network users from bad guys, a few new tools might help stem the tide of vulnerabilities that continue to link open source and proprietary software.

Brittany Day
Sep 14, 2022

Linux Devices 'Increasingly' Under Attack from Hackers, Warn Security Researchers

There's been a big rise in ransomware attacks targeting Linux as cyber criminals look to expand their options and exploit an operating system that is often overlooked when businesses think about security.

Brittany Day
Sep 02, 2022

Don’t Leave Open Source Open to Vulnerabilities

Open-source software has become the foundation of the digital economy: Estimates are that it constitutes 70 to 90% of any given piece of modern software.

Brittany Day
Aug 22, 2022

It’s Time to Ditch 32-Bit Linux for 64-Bit

You may not want to continue using 32-bit Linux kernels if you want a secure experience.

Brittany Day
Jul 28, 2022

Deprecated Linux Commands You Should Not Use Anymore (And Their Alternatives)

Believe it or not, you might be using a deprecated Linux command. It’s not really your fault. You are either habitual of using those commands or learned them through old, obsolete tutorials on the web.

Brittany Day
Jul 04, 2022

Developer Survey Paints Software Landscape

Stack Overflow released the results of its annual developer survey this week, with responses from over 70,000 developers across 180 countries. The survey highlights attitudes, tools, and environments that are shaping software today.

Brittany Day
Jun 29, 2022

ShiftLeft Finds a 97% Reduction in Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

ShiftLeft has released some rare positive news on the AppSec front by reporting that based on millions of scans on its customers, they found a 97% reduction in open source software (OSS) vulnerabilities.

Brittany Day
Jun 27, 2022

Open Source Software Security Begins to Mature

Only about half of firms have an open source software security policy in place to guide developers in the use of components and frameworks, but those that do exhibit better security.

Brittany Day
Jun 21, 2022

Benefits of Using Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service Provider

With the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks, it's more important for businesses to invest in robust cybersecurity measures. However, many businesses lack the in-house expertise to manage their security operations needs effectively.

Brittany Day
Jun 10, 2022

Security Trends - Page 4

Leveraging Insights from the Linux Foundation's Census III Report for More Secure Linux Administration

Why ITDR is Crucial for Securing Your Linux Systems

The Essential Benefits of Code Signing Solutions in Modern Software Development