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Foundem vs. Google: How one startup’s story shaped big tech regulations

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:54 +0000

For most startup founders, launch day is a nerve-wracking blend of excitement and worry. But for Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, that day in June 2006 turned into a nightmare they hadn’t seen coming. Their new venture, Foundem—a unique price comparison website they’d left stable careers to create—was finally live. But soon after launch,... Read more »

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Beyond antivirus: Other essential tools to protect your Mac

Muhammad Zulhusni — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:50 +0000

Macs were once thought to be nearly invincible from a cybersecurity perspective, but now face more threats than ever. Just a few years ago, Mac-specific malware was a rarity. In 2021, security specialist Patrick Wardle discovered eight new malware families that targeted the platform. By 2023, that number grew to 21. While this may seem... Read more »

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Zscaler highlights security trends challenging developers

Ryan Daws — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:28:37 +0000

Zscaler has released its annual ThreatLabz report, highlighting security challenges that should be on every developer’s radar. The 2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report – covering June 2023 to May 2024 – highlights critical vulnerabilities in mobile applications, IoT devices, and operational technology (OT) systems that demand immediate attention from the development community. One... Read more »

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Entry points threaten multiple open-source ecosystems

Ryan Daws — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:58:48 +0000

While current tools have improved at detecting common tactics for exploiting open-source packages, a feature remains largely overlooked: entry points. Security researchers at Checkmarx uncovered how attackers can leverage entry points across multiple programming ecosystems, with a particular focus on PyPI, to trick victims into running malicious code. This method – while not allowing for... Read more »

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Safe Coding: Google’s strategy reduces memory safety vulnerabilities

Ryan Daws — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:10:17 +0000

Google has unveiled compelling data highlighting the efficacy of its “Safe Coding” approach in reducing memory safety vulnerabilities. The tech giant’s strategy, which prioritises the use of memory-safe programming languages for new code development, has yielded impressive results. Most notably, Android has seen a sharp decline in memory safety vulnerabilities, plummeting from 76% of all... Read more »

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General app stability improves as crash-free sessions near 100%

Ryan Daws — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:28:20 +0000

Instabug has released its Mobile App Stability Outlook 2024 report, shedding light on the current state of app performance across various platforms and industries. The report reveals that mobile apps have maintained the high stability rates observed in the previous year, with only minor fluctuations across all percentiles. The median crash-free session rate stands at... Read more »

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Platform engineering is falling short of expectations

Ryan Daws — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:14:27 +0000

Platform engineering – lauded for its potential to revolutionise software development with automation, self-service, and streamlined workflows – appears to be falling short of expectations in the embedded software world. A new study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Qt Group, reveals a stark disconnect between the perceived maturity of platform engineering strategies and their actual... Read more »

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North Korean hackers target developers in latest npm attack wave

Ryan Daws — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:16:20 +0000

A fresh offensive by suspected North Korean hacking groups has targeted the open-source software community with a series of malicious packages uploaded to the npm repository. Identified by cybersecurity firm Phylum, the attacks leverage multiple techniques and appear designed to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data from unsuspecting developers. The campaign began on 12th August and... Read more »

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SQL, Python, and Java most sought-after skills

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:05:59 +0000

SQL, Python, and Java remain the most sought-after programming skills by employers, according to new research from System Design School. The study analysed job listings on Glassdoor, revealing the languages most frequently cited as required skills. “In today’s competitive job market, having the right skills is more important than ever, and this data provides clear... Read more »

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Veracode unveils tools to combat growing security debt

Ryan Daws — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:09:25 +0000

To help organisations tackle mounting security debt and an expanding attack surface, Veracode has announced two new platform innovations. Veracode has introduced Universal Connector and Application Security Heatmap, both powered by Longbow, to enable businesses to quickly identify and prioritise security risks across their applications. These new capabilities come at a critical time, as organisations... Read more »

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