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Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/05/06/230252/pentagon-targets-open-source-security-risks-in-software-procurement-overhaul?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Pentagon Targets Open Source Security Risks in Software Procurement Overhaul Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Department of Defense (DoD) is initiating a Software Fast Track (SWFT) program to modernize its software procurement systems, focusing on enhancing security measures. This initiative addresses challenges posed by open…

Slashdot: Memory-Safe Sudo To Become the Default In Ubuntu

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Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/05/06/213254/memory-safe-sudo-to-become-the-default-in-ubuntu?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Memory-Safe Sudo To Become the Default In Ubuntu Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the adoption of sudo-rs, a memory-safe implementation of the sudo utility, by Ubuntu 25.10. This move signifies an important step in enhancing the security and resilience of system software, particularly…

Slashdot: Google Debuts an Updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Ahead of I/O

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Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/05/06/2036211/google-debuts-an-updated-gemini-25-pro-ai-model-ahead-of-io?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Debuts an Updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Ahead of I/O Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview model ahead of its annual I/O developer conference, highlighting its enhanced capabilities in coding and web app development. This advancement positions…

Simon Willison’s Weblog: Quoting Daniel Stenberg

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Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/May/6/daniel-stenberg/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Quoting Daniel Stenberg Feedly Summary: That’s it. I’ve had it. I’m putting my foot down on this craziness. 1. Every reporter submitting security reports on #Hackerone for #curl now needs to answer this question: “Did you use an AI to find the problem or generate this submission?"…

Slashdot: OpenAI Reaches Agreement To Buy Startup Windsurf For $3 Billion

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Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/05/06/0152211/openai-reaches-agreement-to-buy-startup-windsurf-for-3-billion?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: OpenAI Reaches Agreement To Buy Startup Windsurf For $3 Billion Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: OpenAI’s planned acquisition of the AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for approximately $3 billion marks a significant move in enhancing its coding capabilities, particularly for professionals involved in AI development and infrastructure.…

Cloud Blog: Defending Against UNC3944: Cybercrime Hardening Guidance from the Frontlines

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Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/unc3944-proactive-hardening-recommendations/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Defending Against UNC3944: Cybercrime Hardening Guidance from the Frontlines Feedly Summary: Background UNC3944, which overlaps with public reporting on Scattered Spider, is a financially-motivated threat actor characterized by its persistent use of social engineering and brazen communications with victims. In early operations, UNC3944 largely targeted telecommunications-related organizations to…

Slashdot: How Riot Games is Fighting the War Against Video Game Hackers

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Source URL: https://games.slashdot.org/story/25/05/06/0031241/how-riot-games-is-fighting-the-war-against-video-game-hackers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: How Riot Games is Fighting the War Against Video Game Hackers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Riot Games has successfully reduced cheating in Valorant to under 1% of ranked games by employing an advanced kernel-level anti-cheat system called Vanguard. The system leverages various security features and…

Slashdot: UnitedHealth Now Has 1,000 AI Applications In Production

May 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/05/05/2050232/unitedhealth-now-has-1000-ai-applications-in-production?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: UnitedHealth Now Has 1,000 AI Applications In Production Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: UnitedHealth Group is leveraging 1,000 AI applications across various segments, including insurance and healthcare. A significant portion of these initiatives involves generative AI, highlighting both its potential and the inherent challenges, particularly in…

Slashdot: Hundreds of E-Commerce Sites Hacked In Supply-Chain Attack

May 5, 2025

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