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Open source risks threaten all business users – it’s clear we must get a better understanding of open source software
Open source systems are now deeply embedded across technology stacks, from Android devices to mission-critical enterprise systems and, of course, AI. There are businesses built on open source, and organisations that have an open source first policy. And there are countless other businesses that use at least some open source, somewhere, in their operations. Other surveys show that open source…
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Open source security in the spotlight as UK gov publishes fresh guidance
The UK government has issued guidance on how organizations should manage their use of open source software (OSS) components and mitigate supply chain risks, as thousands of open source vulnerabilities leave businesses at risk. Combining guidance from international governments, industry, and academia, the report from the Department of Science, Information, and Technology (DSIT) offers advice on the usage, production, security,…
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86% of enterprise codebases contain open source vulnerabilities
Security vulnerabilities in open source projects have been a major threat to enterprises for years – and new research shows the issue is still causing havoc. Research from Black Duck’s annual open source security report found 86% of codebases contained open source vulnerabilities. The report added that 81% of those were classified as high or critical risk, marking a s…
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Sorry, High Cortisol Is Not the Source of All Your Problems
Do sweet and salty foods taste good to you? Is your sleep maybe not the best? Do you have some belly fat? The answer to these questions is probably yes, because you are human, but that’s not important right now! TikTok influencers would like you to consider another possibility: that your cortisol is too high, and that you should buy…
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Sam Altman thinks OpenAI has been on the ‘wrong side of history’ with open source, but that could all change – the DeepSeek success has prompted a rethink for big tech AI leaders
Leading technology experts have called for Western AI developers to consider shifting to open source in the wake of the DeepSeek success – and OpenAI might be among those warming to the approach. Speaking in the wake of DeepSeek’s model release in January, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Reddit users he had some regrets about the company’s failure to embrace…
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Open Source vs Proprietary SDN: Key Differences & Benefits
The evolution of software-defined networking (SDN) has fundamentally changed how networks are designed, managed, and operated. SDN offers centralized network control, dynamic traffic routing, and greater network automation, making it an appealing solution for modern, cloud-driven environments. When adopting SDN, organizations have to decide between open-source solutions and proprietary options, each offering distinct advantages and drawbacks. In this comparison, we…
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North Korean IT workers steal source code to extort employers
The FBI warned today that North Korean IT workers are abusing their access to steal source code and extort U.S. companies that have been tricked into hiring them. The security service alerted public and private sector organizations in the United States and worldwide that North Korea’s IT army will facilitate cyber-criminal activities and demand ransoms not to leak online exfiltrated…
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HPE investigates breach as hacker claims to steal source code
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is investigating claims of a new breach after a threat actor said they stole documents from the company’s developer environments. The company has told BleepingComputer that it hasn’t found any evidence of a security breach, but it is investigating the threat actor’s claims. “HPE became aware on January 16 of claims being made by a group…
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What’s Next for Open Source Software Security in 2025?
Open-source software is common throughout the tech world, and tools like software composition analysis can spot dependencies and secure them. However, working with open source presents security challenges compared with proprietary software. Chris Hughes, chief security advisor at open-source software security startup Endor Labs, spoke to TechRepublic about the state of open-source software security today and where it might go…
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Want a return on your AI investment? Open source could be the key to success
Almost half of companies have seen a return on investment (ROI) on their AI strategy, according to new research, and those using open source tools are more likely to see a positive result. In a recent survey from IBM and Morning Consult, the vast majority (89%) said their organization plans to increase or maintain their AI investments in 2025, a…
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