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The Windows Subsystem for Linux goes open source
2025-05-20 09:37

Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), closing the very first issue ever filed on the Microsoft/WSL GitHub repository: “Will this be open source?” WSL allows...

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025
2025-05-19 16:00

Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows. [...]

Hanko: Open-source authentication and user management
2025-05-19 04:30

Hanko is an open-source, API-first authentication solution purpose-built for the passwordless era. “We focus on helping developers and organizations modernize their authentication flows by...

Cerbos: Open-source, scalable authorization solution
2025-05-14 04:30

Cerbos is an open-source solution designed to simplify and modernize access control for cloud-native, microservice-based applications. Instead of hardcoding authorization logic into your...

Pentagon declares war on 'outdated' software buying, opens fire on open source
2025-05-06 18:27

(If only that would keep folks off unsanctioned chat app side quests) The US Department of Defense (DoD) is overhauling its "outdated" software procurement systems, and insists it's putting...

Vuls: Open-source agentless vulnerability scanner
2025-05-05 04:30

Vuls is an open-source tool that helps users find and manage security vulnerabilities. It was created to solve the daily problems admins face when trying to keep servers secure. Many...

Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025
2025-05-01 05:30

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for...

Villain: Open-source framework for managing and enhancing reverse shells
2025-04-30 05:00

Villain is an open-source Stage 0/1 command-and-control (C2) framework designed to manage multiple reverse TCP and HoaxShell-based shells. Beyond simply handling connections, Villain enhances...

Open source text editor poisoned with malware to target Uyghur users
2025-04-29 03:15

Who could possibly be behind this attack on an ethnic minority China despises? Researchers at Canada’s Citizen Lab have spotted a phishing campaign and supply chain attack directed at Uyghur...

GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints
2025-04-28 05:00

GoSearch is an open-source OSINT tool built to uncover digital footprints linked to specific usernames. Designed for speed and accuracy, it lets users quickly track someone’s online presence...