September 25, 2024 at 10:38AM The iconic Winamp media player, launched in 1997, has fulfilled its pledge to go open-source by publishing its complete source code on GitHub. This move allows developers to contribute, create new projects, or incorporate the code into other media players. It also enables updating to newer technologies, with potential for … Read more
August 16, 2024 at 06:54AM The federal government is investing $11 million in the Open-Source Software Prevalence Initiative (OSSPI) to understand and enhance the security of open-source software used in critical infrastructure. National Cyber Director Hary Coker announced the initiative, aiming to strengthen national cybersecurity and collaborate with the cybersecurity community. The initiative aligns with … Read more
June 30, 2024 at 10:43AM The ‘ip’ open-source project’s GitHub repository was archived by its developer, Fedor Indutny, due to dubious or bogus CVE reports being filed against it. The ‘node-ip’ GitHub repository was also made read-only, limiting interactions. Indutny disputed the severity of the CVE and raised concerns about the influx of unverified vulnerability … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 07:14PM The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) launches OpenSSF Siren, aiming to share threat intelligence and fill the gap between open-source and enterprise communities. It seeks to provide real-time security warnings, community-driven knowledge base, and encourage sign-ups from FOSS developers and security teams. The initiative focuses on sharing attack tactics and … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 10:51AM A critical vulnerability in XZ Utils raised comparisons to the SolarWinds hack and highlighted the power of the open source community in averting a disaster. However, it also raised questions about security and trust within the ecosystem. The incident suggests the need for stricter security measures and consideration of internal … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 11:24AM Security researchers have uncovered a “credible” takeover attempt targeting the OpenJS Foundation, resembling a recent incident aimed at the open-source XZ Utils project. The incident involved suspicious emails urging updates to JavaScript projects and calls to designate new maintainers. This highlights the risks of supply chain attacks and the need … Read more
April 6, 2024 at 12:18PM A recently discovered sophisticated backdoor in the xz software library raised concerns about the security of open-source code. The backdoor could allow remote control over infected systems, highlighting the risks of widely used code. Experts debate whether large corporations should contribute to securing such code. Join the Kettle series for … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 11:49AM Open-source repositories are essential for modern applications, but can harbor security risks. A new framework from CISA and OpenSSF suggests controls like multi-factor authentication and security reporting to reduce malicious code exposure. However, the security of repositories varies, with potential for accidental inclusion of malicious packages. The risk of namesquatting … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 11:03AM CISA outlined key actions for securing open source software during a two-day security summit with community leaders. Steps include promoting security principles, implementing new security measures, and collaboration efforts. The Rust Foundation and Python Software Foundation announced plans to enhance security for their respective platforms. Additionally, other organizations, such as … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 07:23AM Open-source repositories are crucial for modern applications, but carelessness can introduce backdoors and vulnerabilities. A new security framework by CISA and OpenSSF recommends controls to enhance security. The guidelines aim to prevent incidents like namesquatting and unintentional inclusion of malicious software in repositories. This comes as IT departments are grappling … Read more