A Department of Energy (DOGE) employee Jordan Wick has been publicly sharing sensitive work-related code on GitHub, including a Twitter DM downloader and geospatial data analysis tools for undersea cables and critical minerals.
A Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability Technical Summit heavily emphasized Copilot technology, with sustainability topics taking a secondary role. The observation comes from analyzing the first three sessions of the event, suggesting a shift in focus from the original sustainability theme.
A widespread scam operation on GitHub involves thousands of repositories distributing malware disguised as game mods and cracked software. The malware, known as Redox stealer, collects sensitive data including passwords, crypto wallets, and gaming accounts from victims' computers, then sends it to Discord servers for exploitation.
Nigerian entrepreneurs are developing local cloud infrastructure alternatives to AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, offering naira-based payments and data sovereignty solutions. The rise of homegrown cloud providers like Nebula, Nobus, and Galaxy addresses challenges faced by Nigerian tech companies dealing with currency depreciation and data localization needs. In response to local competition, AWS has started accepting naira payments, while Nigerian providers leverage shared data centers to build cost-effective infrastructure.
Memory safety vulnerabilities have been a persistent security challenge costing billions, prompting a call for industry-wide standardization and secure-by-design practices. Recent advancements in memory-safe languages like Rust and hardware technologies offer promising solutions for widespread adoption. Google advocates for establishing a common framework to assess memory safety assurances and drive industry-wide adoption of secure practices.
ForeverVM provides a secure sandbox environment for running Python code with persistent state through memory snapshots, eliminating session expiration limitations. The platform enables long-running applications and agents through a REPL interface, with seamless worker allocation and state management.
Amazon introduces Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by generative AI and large language models, offering enhanced conversational abilities and expanded functionalities across devices. The new assistant integrates with numerous services, enables autonomous task completion, and provides personalized experiences while maintaining privacy and security. Available for $19.99 monthly but free for Prime members, Alexa+ will roll out in the US through a phased approach.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Automattic over blocking WP Engine's access to WordPress.org services, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers. The lawsuit alleges deliberate sabotage and unfair competition, seeking damages and an injunction to prevent Automattic from interfering with competitors. The case highlights concerns about WordPress.org's governance and Automattic's control over critical WordPress infrastructure.
A detailed review compares three Canadian VPS providers - Serv3r.net, Globo.Tech, and FullHost - evaluating their performance, pricing, and features. FullHost emerges as the preferred choice, offering better performance and lower costs compared to DigitalOcean, despite lacking IPv6 support. The analysis covers technical specifications, network connectivity, and real-world performance benchmarks.
Cloudflare announces the agents-sdk framework for building AI agents, along with updates to Workers AI including JSON mode and longer context windows. The platform enables developers to create autonomous AI systems that can execute tasks through dynamic decision-making, with seamless deployment and scaling capabilities on Cloudflare's infrastructure.