A bridge at night. (Getty Images) Researchers uncover rare, difficult-to-exploit OpenSSH vulnerability The OpenSSH bug represents the latest high-profile vulnerability to affect the open-source software ecosystem. Jul 2, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Aisle with messy cables in a server room. (Getty Images) Six-year old bug will likely live forever in Lenovo, Intel products A report from Binarly finds that a silently patched bug in a popular web server will likely live on in several major end-of-life products. Apr 11, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A man in blue clothing holds a mask behind his bask in this photo illustration. (Getty Images) Supply chain attack sends shockwaves through open-source community An operation to undermine the software utility XZ Utils has exposed the fragile human foundations on which the modern internet is built. Apr 5, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
The White House. (Getty Images) ONCD releases report on the adoption of memory-safe languages The effort is aimed at reducing one of the most common vulnerabilities that plague software. Feb 26, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Computer language script and coding on screen with a man reflection in the background. (Getty Images) White House releases report on securing open-source software End-of-year report highlights work from Open-Source Software Security Initiative and targets going forward. Jan 30, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
(Getty Images) CISA urges vendors to get rid of default passwords Cybersecurity officials also issued new guidance on open source software through secure-by-design practices. Dec 15, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Jeremy Corey, Principal Cybersecurity Strategist, August Schell Sponsored How the use of open-source AI models for malicious intent threatens federal agencies August Schell’s Jeremy Corey emphasizes the value of security partnerships as cyberthreat actors look to leverage open-source AI models to elevate their attacks. Oct 31, 2023 By Scoop News Group
Getty Images Long-awaited curl vulnerability flops The flaw in the widely used open source software package was expected to be the next great catastrophe in computer security. Oct 11, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
(fotograzia/Getty Images) Washington summit grapples with securing open source software The second open source security summit saw a number of the biggest names in tech gather to discuss how to protect open source software. Sep 13, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
CISA Director Jen Easterly speaks at the CrowdStrike Government Summit on April 11, 2023. (Scoop News Group photo) Congress looks to expand CISA’s role, adding responsibilities for satellites and open source software Lawmakers advanced four on Wednesday that would broaden the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's portfolio. May 17, 2023 By Christian Vasquez