Do You Know What’s in Your Supply Chain? The Case for Better Security

Do You Know What’s in Your Supply Chain? The Case for Better Security

I recently read an interesting report by CyCognito on the top 3 vulnerabilities on third-party products and it sparked my interest to reexamine the supply chain risks in software engineering. This article is an attempt at that. The Vulnerability Trifecta in Third-Party Products The CyCognito report identifies three critical areas where third-party products introduce significant …

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Why Do We Need Quantum-Resistant Security Standards?

Why Do We Need Quantum-Resistant Security Standards?

In October 2024, we discussed the profound implications of China’s quantum computing advancements and their potential to disrupt internet security. Quantum computers, with their unparalleled processing power, pose a direct threat to current encryption systems that secure global communications. Since then, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant strides in shaping …

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Hidden Threats in PyPI and NPM: What You Need to Know

Hidden Threats in PyPI and NPM: What You Need to Know

Introduction: Dependency Dangers in the Developer Ecosystem Modern software development is fuelled by open-source packages, ranging from Python (PyPI) and JavaScript (npm) to PHP (phar) and pip modules. These packages have revolutionised development cycles by providing reusable components, thereby accelerating productivity and creating a rich ecosystem for innovation. However, this very reliance comes with a …

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Why Startups Should Put Security First: Push from Five Eyes

Why Startups Should Put Security First: Push from Five Eyes

Five Eyes intelligence chiefs warn of ‘sharp rise’ in commercial espionage The Five Eyes nations—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US—have launched a joint initiative, Secure Innovation, to encourage tech startups to adopt robust security practices. This collaborative effort aims to address the increasing cyber threats faced by emerging technology companies, particularly from …

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Scattered Spider Attacks: Tips for SaaS Security

Scattered Spider Attacks: Tips for SaaS Security

As cloud adoption soars, threat groups like LUCR-3 Scattered Spider and Oktapus are mastering new ways to exploit identity management systems(IAMs), making these attacks more frequent and harder to detect. By targeting cloud environments and leveraging human vulnerabilities, LUCR-3 compromises identity providers (IDPs) and uses sophisticated techniques to breach organizations. Before we begin, I wanted …

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How Will China’s Quantum Advances Change Internet Security?

How Will China’s Quantum Advances Change Internet Security?

Image Generated with Dalle 3 Introduction: Chinese scientists have recently announced that they have successfully cracked military-grade encryption using a quantum computer with 372 qubits, a significant achievement that underscores the rapid evolution of quantum technology. This breakthrough has sparked concerns across global cybersecurity communities as RSA-2048 encryption—a widely regarded standard—was reportedly compromised. However, while …

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Starling Bank’s Penalty: How to Strengthen Your Compliance Efforts

Starling Bank’s Penalty: How to Strengthen Your Compliance Efforts

Introduction The rapid growth of the fintech industry has brought with it immense opportunities for innovation, but also significant risks in terms of regulatory compliance and real security. Starling Bank, one of the UK’s prominent digital banks, recently faced a £29 million fine in October 2024 from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for serious lapses …

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Why Did Elastic Decide to Go Open Source Again?

Why Did Elastic Decide to Go Open Source Again?

Elastic’s Return to Open Source: The Knight is back to the Pavilion Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch, recently decided to revert to an open-source licensing model after four years of operating under a proprietary license. This decision reflects a shift in strategy that emphasizes community-driven innovation and collaboration. In 2019, Elastic initially adopted a proprietary …

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How Top Universities Fuel Startups with Venture Capital

How Top Universities Fuel Startups with Venture Capital

Top Universities Driving Global Startups Through Venture Capital: A Data-Backed Overview Universities play a pivotal role in nurturing talent and fostering innovation, and the success of alumni-founded startups is a testament to the entrepreneurial culture present in these institutions. A recent analysis of venture capital funding across top universities reveals the strong influence of academic …

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The Need for Privacy: Lessons from Pavel Durov’s Arrest

The Need for Privacy: Lessons from Pavel Durov’s Arrest

The Imperative for Decentralization and Privacy Protection Amid Tech Dominance and State Control The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has brought to light the escalating tension between state power and digital freedom, underscoring the urgent need for decentralization and robust privacy protections. This incident is not isolated but rather part of a broader pattern …

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