GitHub Will Require All Code Contributors To Use 2FA
GitHub, the code hosting platform used by tens of millions of software developers around the world, announced today that all users who upload code to the site will need to enable one or more forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) by the end of 2023.....»»
Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants
Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising sensitive information, and defraudi.....»»
New ChatGPT rival, Claude 2, launches for open beta testing
US and UK users can converse with Claude 2 through the Anthropic website. Enlarge (credit: Anthropic) On Tuesday, Anthropic introduced Claude 2, a large language model (LLM) similar to ChatGPT that can craft code, analyz.....»»
GM says it could face compliance challenges under new emissions rules
GM that there are six state and federal regulations that 'could require each automaker to exceed 50 percent EVs in at least a dozen vehicle averaging sets in the approximate 2030 timeframe.' .....»»
UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan
The United Auto Workers union on Friday called on the Biden administration to soften its proposed vehicle emissions cuts that would require 67% of new vehicles to be electric by 2032......»»
Vision Pro launch at retail stores is Apple’s most complex rollout ever, will require appointment to buy
Bloomberg today released a report describing some of the planning going on in the Apple retail division to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset, previously announced as available in the US “early next year.” The report says tha.....»»
Vision Pro will require an appointment, initially only in Apple Stores
To ensure Apple Vision Pro correctly fits customers and any prescription glasses they have, the headset will initially sold by appointment in a limited number of Apple Stores, though it will expand both nationally and internationally in late 2024.App.....»»
New insight into how plant cells divide
Every time a stem cell divides, one daughter cell remains a stem cell while the other takes off on its own developmental journey. But both daughter cells require specific and different cellular materials to fulfill their destinies. Animal stem cells.....»»
Team develops all-species coronavirus test
In an advance that will help scientists track coronavirus variants in wild and domesticated animals, researchers report they can now detect exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in any animal species. Most coronavirus antibody tests require specialized ch.....»»
336,000 servers remain unpatched against critical Fortigate vulnerability
69 percent of devices have yet to receive patch for flaw allowing remote code execution. Enlarge Researchers say that nearly 336,000 devices exposed to the Internet remain vulnerable to a critical vulnerability in firew.....»»
Far Cry"s source code has leaked online and players say they can run it
The game files were recently uploaded to archive.org but no one's entirely sure why the game was uploaded now… or why......»»
Red Hat’s new source code policy and the intense pushback, explained
A (reasonably) condensed version of two weeks' worth of heated GPL argument. Enlarge / A be-hatted person, tipping his brim to the endless amount of text generated by the conflict of corporate versus enthusiast understandings of.....»»
The huge power and potential danger of AI-generated code
Programming can be faster with algorithms, but AI can make bugs more common. Enlarge (credit: Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Getty) In June 2021, GitHub announced Copilot, a kind of auto-complete for computer code po.....»»
Nokod Security raises $8 million to enhance low-code/no-code app security
Nokod Security announced its $8 million seed round, which will be used to establish a presence in the United States market, as well as to expand the R&D teams and support novel research of security vulnerabilities in the low-code/no-code domain. Fund.....»»
Torrent of image-based phishing emails are harder to detect and more convincing
The arms race between scammers and defenders continues. Enlarge / Man hand holding a mobile phone with QR code. (credit: Getty Images) Phishing mongers have released a torrent of image-based junk emails that embed QR cod.....»»
Facebook wants to become an App Store in Europe
Following the passing of the EU's Digital Markets Act, Meta wants to turn Facebook into an alternative App Store for Android first, as soon as it can.From early in 2024, Europe's Digital Markets Act will require Apple and Google to allow the use of a.....»»
Review: Lutron’s Fan Speed Control is the best way to retrofit your ceiling fan with HomeKit
I’ve long considered Lutron Caseta the most elegant and user-friendly HomeKit lighting solution. Lutron makes the wall switch smart and works with standard dimmable bulbs; other solutions put the smarts in the bulbs then require remotes on the wal.....»»
Apple criticizes UK bill that could require scanning of encrypted messages
UK gov't defends bill: Tech firms must "prevent abhorrent child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Apple has joined the growing number of organizations opposed to the UK's pending Online Safety Bill.....»»
AWS AppFabric aggregates security data across SaaS applications
AWS announced AWS AppFabric, a no-code service that enhances companies’ existing investment in software as a service (SaaS) applications with improved security, management, and productivity. With just a few clicks in the AWS Management Console, inf.....»»
Molecular "hub" regulates gene-silencing proteins
To keep their vital functions in balance, many organisms use small snippets of RNA to "silence" messenger RNAs that code for certain proteins. New research from FMI scientists has revealed a molecular hub that integrates the activities of different p.....»»
Cequence Security strengthens API protection platform with generative AI and no-code security automation
Cequence Security announced new updates to the Unified API Protection (UAP) platform that strengthen customers’ ability to discover, manage risk and protect APIs. With the latest capabilities, organizations can rapidly deploy API Security Testing w.....»»