open-source security

Microsoft’s latest update to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, version 2.5.10, has landed with little fanfare but significant impact, quietly delivering a targeted security fix for users running Linux binaries on Windows 11. This release underscores an evolving strategy at Microsoft, where rapid...

The npm JavaScript ecosystem has once again been rocked by a coordinated malware campaign, this time targeting both cross-platform and Windows-specific environments through widely trusted packages. The incident, centered around the highly popular "is" package and several linting tools associated...

GhostContainer, a newly identified and highly sophisticated backdoor malware, has recently come to light following in-depth research by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). Discovered during a critical incident response operation in a government exchange infrastructure...

Chromium’s evolution has been marked by its robust security model, open-source transparency, and its integration into numerous modern browsers—including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. With each major update, security professionals and the wider community scrutinize the codebase, searching for...

Visual Studio Code continues to stand at the forefront of code editors, serving millions of developers globally with its flexibility, open-source nature, and strong ecosystem of extensions. However, its popularity and reach make it a prime target for security researchers and threat actors alike...

Security vulnerabilities in web browsers are nothing new, but the threats posed by flaws in Chromium’s V8 JavaScript engine tend to capture particular attention in the security community. The recently disclosed CVE-2025-5280, described as an “out of bounds write” vulnerability in V8, has...

When news breaks regarding a security vulnerability in one of the world’s most widely used browsers, both end users and enterprise administrators pay close attention. Such is the case with CVE-2025-5281, a flaw in Chromium’s Back-Forward Cache (BFCache) mechanism, recently highlighted by Google...

In a digital landscape marked by rising complexity and ever-evolving dangers, Microsoft’s ARC Initiative emerges as a strategic pillar aimed at transforming cybersecurity resilience across Kenya and potentially the wider African continent. This comprehensive move, unveiled at the Global...

Few topics in technology stir as much debate among Windows enthusiasts as the true necessity—and efficacy—of antivirus software in a modern computing environment. For years, IT professionals and average users alike have grappled with the question: is it still important to run an antivirus suite...

When considering the best encryption solution for Windows 11, one name that routinely emerges at the top of industry and enthusiast discussions is VeraCrypt. As digital threats diversify and intensify, the average user and enterprise alike face growing anxieties about just how secure their...