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Understanding Open-Source License Risk in Modern Software

Jan 19, 2026 By Mackenzie Jackson In Aikido
Open source is one of the best things to ever happen to software development. It is also one of the easiest ways to accidentally ship legal obligations you did not sign up for. Most teams know they rely heavily on open-source dependencies. Fewer teams know exactly what licenses those dependencies use, what obligations come with them, or how those licenses travel through transitive dependencies and container images. That gap is what we call open-source license risk.
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ioncube24

ionCube Encoding vs Open Source Debate: Why smart developers protect their code but don't lock everything down.

Dec 11, 2025 By Ben In ionCube24
When it comes to distributing PHP applications, discussions often swing between two extremes: fully open-source everything or lock all your code behind encryption/encoding. Critics of encoding often argue that open source is superior because users can still inspect and customise code. But the truth is far more nuanced, and the most successful software vendors already know it.
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Zenity

Safe Harbor: An Open Source "Abort Mission" Button for Your AI Agent

Dec 4, 2025 By Greg Zemlin In Zenity
AI agents are increasingly connecting to more systems and workflows. They read structured data, follow multi-step instructions, and can reach deep into applications and developer environments. The same capabilities that make them powerful also create new opportunities for attackers. As Zenity Labs continued to study these emerging attack classes, we noticed a pattern starting to appear.
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aikido

SCA Everywhere: Scan and Fix Open-Source Dependencies in Your IDE

Nov 28, 2025 By Trusha Sharma In Aikido
Dependency issues are easiest to address when they show up directly in the development workflow. With this release, we’re bringing the full SCA workflow into the Aikido IDE extension, combining in-editor scanning with the ability to apply safe upgrades through AutoFix. Developers can detect vulnerable packages and resolve them without switching tools or breaking focus.
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graylog

5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Open-Source SIEM

Nov 25, 2025 By Jeff Darrington In Graylog
The evolution of your security stack is similar to the different phases of buying cars. In the beginning, you just need enough to transport a few items, maybe yourself and a few friends. The inexpensive two-door hatchback is perfect. However, as your family grows, whether with small humans or pets, you increasingly need more space and more capacity, leading to purchasing a four-door sedan or, even, a mini-van.
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seal security

Why Mid-Market Organizations Can't Afford to Ignore Open Source Vulnerabilities

Nov 6, 2025 By Itamar Sher In Seal Security
There are millions of dollars on the line for companies relying on open source. Failure to stay CVE-free can lead to churn, closed-lost deals, and countless engineering hours wasted chasing fixes instead of shipping features. Unlike enterprises with large budgets and compliance buffers, a single failed review, missed SLA, or unresolved CVE can derail $5M–$20M in just one quarter. This is the difference between hitting growth targets or missing them entirely.
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mend

Ultimate Guide to Open Source Security: Risks, Attacks & Defenses

Oct 28, 2025 By Tiffany Jennings In Mend
Unlike closed-source code or proprietary applications, open source software (OSS) exposes its source code, allowing anyone to view, modify, or contribute to it. This transparency delivers both opportunities and unique threats; developer communities can uncover flaws faster, but attackers can also examine code for weaknesses and even easily leverage known reported open source vulnerabilities.
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Founder Personal Branding Using Code: How to Use GitHub, Open-Source, and Technical Content to Drive Business Leads

Founder Personal Branding Using Code: How to Use GitHub, Open-Source, and Technical Content to Drive Business Leads

Oct 21, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Today, founders are no longer just business leaders-they're public figures, content creators, and community builders. For technical founders especially, code isn't just for building products. It's a powerful tool for building personal brands that drive leads, grow networks, and attract real business opportunities. Whether it's through GitHub contributions, open-source projects, or technical blog posts, founders can showcase their expertise while creating long-lasting value for their business.
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Snyk

npm Supply Chain Attack via Open Source maintainer compromise

Sep 8, 2025 By Brian Clark In Snyk
On Monday, September 8th, a highly regarded open source developer, ~qix, was compromised via a phishing email. ~qix is an author and maintainer behind a large number of popular npm packages and found himself caught by this attack after responding to a message from the email address of support help. This resulted in the attacker taking over his npm account and having access to publish malicious versions of packages to which Qix had privileged access.
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