FYI: Data from deleted GitHub repos may not actually be deleted

July 25, 2024 at 03:59PM Truffle Security researchers discovered a vulnerability termed CFOR, allowing data access from deleted GitHub repository forks. Accessing a deleted commit through the original repo’s fork poses security risks. GitHub views this as an intended feature, not a flaw. The platform contains lingering “dangling commits” even after deletion. Truffle Security advises … Read more

When AI attacks

April 4, 2024 at 05:01AM The UK National Cyber Security Centre warns that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybercrime will increase the volume and impact of attacks. Cybersecurity firm Sophos also highlights the potential for AI to enable large-scale scam campaigns, demonstrating how AI can be used to create convincing content to lure … Read more