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Cybersecurity researchers have identified four malicious packages on the npm registry: `chalk-tempalte`, `@deadcode09284814/axios-util`, `axois-utils`, and `color-style-utils`. These packages were designed to steal information from developer systems and have been downloaded thousands of times.
Microsoft is overhauling its Windows Insider Program, which provides early access to new Windows 11 features. The company is introducing significant changes, starting with giving testers the ability to select specific new features they want to try out, offering more control over their preview experience.
A new Linux Foundation report finds that security readiness is the biggest obstacle to AI adoption. A widening gap exists between the rush to deploy AI and the ability to secure it. The report notes 67% of teams face pressure to accelerate deployment despite security risks.
A newly analyzed computer virus from over 20 years ago, named fast16.sys, reveals an early Stuxnet-style attack. The malware was designed to selectively target high-precision calculation software, subtly altering results in memory. This highlights a long-standing threat of data manipulation in critical systems.
Actor Matt Ryan, who voices Edward Kenway, has confirmed he filmed new scenes for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. The new content is intended to add more emotional weight and depth to the main character's personal conflicts and overall journey in the popular game.
Dataiku released Kiji Inspector, an open-source tool that reveals why AI agents choose specific tools. It goes beyond surface-level logs to analyze the model's internal decision-making process, improving transparency for developers and engineers.
Node.js has fixed critical security flaws that allowed attackers to crash servers or steal data from other users' connections. The bugs affect the built-in HTTP/2 module, and updated versions are now available for all supported release lines.
finprim is a new, open-source TypeScript library that unifies financial data validation without any dependencies. This helps developers avoid inconsistent validation logic across different apps, such as web and mobile platforms.
A critical flaw in MongoDB allows anyone to send two simple requests that can crash a backup server. The server only crashes later if it's promoted to the main server, causing a potential outage when you need it most.
Microsoft released a new command-line tool for Azure Logic Apps Standard. Developers can now build and manage workflows entirely from their terminal, enabling better automation and CI/CD pipelines without needing a graphical interface like VS Code.
An attacker used nearly 5,000 hijacked GitHub accounts to inject secret-stealing code into over 1,800 repositories. The attack targets CI/CD pipelines to steal sensitive cloud credentials, creating a significant supply chain risk.
A critical vulnerability in the popular Apache HTTP Server lets attackers run their own code remotely. The flaw affects servers with HTTP/2 enabled and has been fixed in the latest version, 2.4.71, which should be installed immediately.
A satirical blog post from Amazon's CTO about a local AWS emulator went viral on Hacker News. The massive reaction highlights a huge, unmet demand from developers for better tools to test cloud applications offline.
A critical vulnerability was found in the popular pecl_http PHP extension. Attackers can exploit it to crash servers or execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the system. All users should update their systems immediately.
Attackers are actively exploiting the remote access tool ScreenConnect. They are targeting managed service providers to deploy malware onto their customers' devices, creating a widespread and dangerous supply-chain attack that could affect dozens of organizations.
Ubuntu has patched multiple security flaws in MySQL for its most popular LTS releases. The updates also introduce new features and potentially incompatible changes, requiring teams to test their applications before deploying the fix.
Demand for AI data centers has driven a 369% surge in memory revenue, almost entirely from price hikes. This signals rising costs for cloud services and on-premise hardware for the foreseeable future, with tight supply expected until 2028.
GitHub has launched Agentic Workflows, letting AI agents run inside GitHub Actions. The new feature includes built-in isolation and budget controls to help teams use these powerful tools safely and prevent unexpected costs.
A new approach lets developers run the DuckDB analytics database directly in a web browser using WebAssembly. This can eliminate the need for backend servers, reducing costs and simplifying infrastructure for many data applications.
A long-awaited fix is coming to Anthropic's Model Context Protocol, finally allowing AI agents to handle file uploads. This removes a major two-year-old limitation and makes the open standard more practical for real-world applications.
A new AI-powered penetration testing tool called AntiFox is being used in active attacks to steal AWS credentials. Researchers found the tool helps attackers automatically move through compromised systems and access sensitive production secrets.
A new report finds 87% of women in tech are experiencing burnout. The primary drivers are the intense pressure to learn new AI skills, return-to-office mandates, and struggles with workplace visibility.
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi uses a new internal AI agent to get unfiltered feedback from his 12,000 employees. The agent surfaces problems and concerns that staff might be hesitant to share directly with leadership.
The company behind the Muse sleep headband used customers' brainwave data to train its AI models. The practice, done without explicit user consent, highlights growing privacy risks for sensitive biometric information in the age of AI.