XZ Utils Supply Chain Attack: A Threat Actor Spent Two Years to Implement a Linux Backdoor

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Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Google’s Vulnerability Reward Program offers up to $31,337 for discovering potential hazards. Google joins OpenAI and Microsoft in rewarding AI bug hunts. Continue reading Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Top 10 open-source security and operational risks of 2023

Many software companies rely on open-source code but lack consistency in how they measure and handle risks and vulnerabilities associated with open-source software, according to a new report.
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What is Microsoft’s Secure Supply Chain Consumption Framework, and why should I use it?

Microsoft has open sourced its framework for managing open source in software development.
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Announcing Synopsys as an OpenChain Project third-party certifier

Synopsys can measure the maturity of security activities within an open source management framework in compliance with the OpenChain standard and ISO/IEC 5230:2020.
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What’s new in the 2021 ‘Open Source Security and Risk Analysis’ report

As the use of open source has grown, so has the number of vulnerabilities. Uncover the latest findings from the 2021 OSSRA report.
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Open source license compliance and dependencies: Peeling back the licensing layers

How can you successfully navigate open source license compliance? Start with the right tools to identify your dependences and calculate their risks.
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AppSec Decoded: Why organizations can’t ignore open source security

In this AppSec Decoded interview, we discuss the security and legal risks companies face when open source security vulnerabilities are ignored.
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Assessing the state of mobile application security through the lens of COVID-19

Are today’s mobile apps secure or do they offer opportunities for attackers? Learn about the state of mobile application security in our new report.
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The 411 on Stack Overflow and open source license compliance

Developer communities like Stack Overflow are a great resource for your open source projects, but proper due diligence is required to manage compliance risks.
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