Global Stories

Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth

Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024

Crypto

Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats

Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024

Application Security

GitHub launches Copilot Autofix to enhance code security with AI

GitHub's new Copilot Autofix feature, part of its Advanced Security suite, uses AI to help developers rapidly identify and fix code vulnerabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Application Security

Secure Code Warrior launch SCW Trust Agent for secure coding

Secure Code Warrior has launched SCW Trust Agent, a new tool that assesses developer security skills for each code commit.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Application Security

Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems

Aqua Security has revealed alarming data exposures in popular Source Code Management systems, with secrets including API tokens found in public repositories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Virtualisation

GitHub enhances AI developer tool with Copilot Extensions

GitHub launches Copilot Extensions to streamline AI-driven development, integrating tools from top partners like DataStax and Azure directly into the IDE.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Supply Chain

GitHub flaw raises alarm over supply chain security risks

A new vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server allowing attackers to bypass authentication has raised alarms over supply chain attacks, urging immediate software updates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Generative AI

Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models

Elastic's new LLM Safety Assessment report offers crucial guidelines for secure Large Language Model deployments, addressing rising cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Firewalls

IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Generative AI

DataStax launches GitHub Copilot extension to boost productivity

DataStax's new GitHub Copilot extension uses natural language to simplify database interactions, aiming to enhance developer productivity and code quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

Platform-as-a-Service

GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day

GitHub launches innovative accessibility initiatives, led by their first Head of Accessibility, Ed Summers, to enhance inclusivity for over 100 million developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Software Development

Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

DevOps

CAST launches integrated marketplace for software intelligence

CAST unveils its Highlight Extensions Marketplace, a platform to customise and enhance software intelligence capabilities, aiming to optimise application portfolio management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Malware

How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.

By Anthony Daniel • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Generative AI

GitHub previews Copilot Workspace for AI-assisted coding

GitHub unveils Copilot Workspace, a revolutionary developer environment utilising natural language, aimed at enhancing task-centric workflows and boosting developer productivity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Multi-factor authentication

GitHub's 2FA initiative helps secure software supply chain

GitHub's two-factor authentication methodology advances software supply chain security. In 2023, a notable rise in 2FA adoption was seen.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024

Firewalls

GitHub boosts security & power with new Actions enhancements

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024