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AWS expands language support for Amazon Q Developer
AWS has expanded support for languages in Amazon Q Developer, making it easier for developers to code in their first language. Amazon Q Developer is an AI assistant created for the end-to-end software development lifecycle that can help answer questions, create documentation, run software upgrades, and even review code. Reflecting the global nature of the coding workforce, AWS said that…
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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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Red Hat just made three big changes to its developer hub – here’s what you need to know
Red Hat has unveiled a raft of upgrades for Red Hat Developer Hub (RDHD), including support for a local version as well as new analytics. First announced in May 2023, Red Hat Developer Hub is the company’s internal portal designed to help streamline the developer process. Based on Backstage, an open source framework for building developer portals from the Cloud…
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Data breach at Las Vegas real estate developer leaks SSNs, medical info
Las Vegas real estate developer The Siegel Group this week confirmed it notified an undisclosed number of people about a January 2025 data breach that compromised the following personal info: Names Social Security numbers Dates of birth Passport numbers State-issued ID cards Alien registration numbers Direct deposit account numbers Signatures Medical info Ransomware gang Interlock claimed responsibility for the breach…
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Developer Perspectives on Improving AppSec
Analyzing the Results of Jit’s Developer Survey Even in companies with large, dedicated security teams, a successful AppSec program begins and ends with developers. Dev teams face many hurdles in their quest to write secure code and resolve code security issues, including complex app architectures, a lack of time and training, and an organization that prioritizes release speed over security.…
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Alleged LockBit developer extradited to the US
A Russian-Israeli man has been extradited to the US amid accusations of being a key LockBit ransomware developer. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel last year and has now appeared before magistrate judge André Espinosa. In a statement confirming Panev’s extradition, John Giordano, US attorney for the District of New Jersey, said the move sends a strong message to…
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Developer guilty of using kill switch to sabotage employer’s systems
A software developer has been found guilty of sabotaging his ex-employer’s systems by running custom malware and installing a “kill switch” after being demoted at the company. Davis Lu, 55, of Houston, was a software developer for an Ohio company, reportedly Eaton Corp, from November 2007 to October 2019. Eaton Corporation is a global power management company that provides electrical, hydraulic,…
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Two AI developer strategies: Hire engineers or let AI do the work
The stark difference in the way tech giants in China and the US are approaching AI for internal operations was illustrated late this week by separate announcements from Salesforce and Alibaba. During an earnings call on Thursday, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff indicated that, as a result of AI, the company would not be hiring human engineers this year. “I think…
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How to Install the iOS 18.4 Developer Beta
Last week, Apple launched their developer beta for iOS 18.4. The update brings fresh changes to iOS, including Priority Notifications, a new Genmoji button, and additional supported languages. While it may be some time before iOS 18.4 is launched to all iPhone users, those curious to try out the new features can do so by installing the beta. However, doing…
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Why the CrowdStrike outage was a wakeup call for developer teams
Software development leaders say their organization did not have a robust incident response plan in place to contend with disruption before the 2024 CrowdStrike outage. A report from IT services provider Adaptavist surveyed development leaders on how their organization reacted to the CrowdStrike outage in July 2024, which affected an estimated 8.5 million devices. The respondents came from organizations with…
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