Today the cybersecurity world woke up to another reminder that even the tools we trust most can become security landmines. A critical vulnerability in React Router, one of the most widely-used routing libraries in modern web development, was disclosed, and the implications go far beyond the frontend codebase. This isn’t a “just another bug.” At … Read more
When the Weakest API Becomes the Loudest Breach. Key Takeaways for Security Leaders You can giggle about the subject if you want. The headlines almost invite it. An adult platform. Premium users. Leaked “activity data.” It sounds like internet tabloid fodder. But behind the jokes is a breach that should make every security leader deeply … Read more
The Promise Cloudflare’s outage did not just take down a fifth of the Internet. It exposed a truth we often avoid in engineering: complex systems rarely fail because of bad code. They fail because of the invisible assumptions we build into them. This piece cuts past the memes, the Rust blame game and the instant … Read more
It started innocently enough. Morning coffee, post-workout calm, a quick “Computer, drop in on my son.” Instead of his sleepy grin, I got the polite but dreaded: “There is an error. Please try again later.” -Alexa (i call it “Computer” as a wannabe Capt of NCC1701E) Moments later, I realised it wasn’t my internet or … Read more
The AI-driven SaaS boom, powered by code generation, agentic workflows and rapid orchestration layers, is producing 5-person teams with £10M+ in ARR. This breakneck scale and productivity is impressive, but it’s also hiding a dangerous truth: many of these startups are operating without a secure software supply chain. In most cases, these teams either lack … Read more
Disclaimer:This article is not intended to discredit Boris Denisov, Stanford University, McKinsey, or any other entities referenced herein. I hold immense respect for their contributions to research and industry discourse. While findings like these may resonate with practices in FAANG companies, large organizations, and mature startups, this critique seeks to explore the broader implications of … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a startup is dynamic and challenging, particularly for first-time technical cofounders. While the early stages of a startup demand intense technical involvement and innovation, the role evolves significantly as the company grows. This evolution often highlights stark differences in the required skill sets at different stages, … Read more
Despite its hefty $1.3 billion investment, the recent collapse of Inflection serves as a stark reminder of the volatile AI startup landscape. Inflection’s flagship product, Pi, a ChatGPT rival, failed to gain traction, leading to the company’s dismantling by Microsoft. This case exemplifies the broader trend of massive capital influx into AI ventures lacking substantial … Read more