When a Single Phishing Click Becomes a Global Vulnerability – Meet the Supply Chain’s Weakest Link 1. Phishing-Driven Attack on npm Packages On 8 September 2025, maintainer Qix fell victim to a highly convincing phishing email from [email protected], which led to unauthorised password reset and takeover of his account. Attackers injected malicious code into at … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Calling all AI wizards and machine learning mavericks! Get ready to be blown away by Mojo, a revolutionary new programming language designed specifically to conquer the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence. Just last year, Modular Inc. unveiled Mojo, and it’s already making waves. But here’s the real kicker: Mojo isn’t just another language; it’s a … Read more
In a move announced on March 20th, 2024, Redis, the ubiquitous in-memory data store, sent shockwaves through the tech world with a significant shift in its licensing model. Previously boasting a permissive BSD license, Redis transitioned to a dual-license approach, combining the Redis Source Available License (RSAL) and the Server Side Public License (SSPL). This … Read more