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GitHub Enhances Secret Scanning with Expanded Default Patterns
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GitHub Enhances Secret Scanning with Expanded Default Patterns

GitHub introduces new and upgraded default patterns for secret scanning, enhancing security by ensuring comprehensive detection across various secret types.

Smart Contract Security and Hacks: The Rising Importance of Safe DeFi
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Smart Contract Security and Hacks: The Rising Importance of Safe DeFi

Smart contract security is critical in DeFi, with $3.1 billion lost to hacks in early 2025. Rigorous audits and bug bounties are essential to mitigate sophisticated attacks.

CVE Allocation: Why AI Models Should Be Excluded
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CVE Allocation: Why AI Models Should Be Excluded

Explore why Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) should focus on frameworks and applications rather than AI models, according to NVIDIA's insights.

NPM Breach Highlights Vulnerabilities for Crypto Users
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NPM Breach Highlights Vulnerabilities for Crypto Users

The recent NPM breach exposed vulnerabilities in widely-used JavaScript libraries, impacting crypto users and highlighting the need for stringent security measures in software development.

GitHub Proxima Enhances Security with New Validity Checks and Validators
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GitHub Proxima Enhances Security with New Validity Checks and Validators

GitHub introduces validity checks for Proxima, enhancing security for Secret Protection and Advanced Security customers. New validators are added to improve platform support.

CodeQL 2.23.0 Enhances Security Detection with Rust Log Injection Support
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CodeQL 2.23.0 Enhances Security Detection with Rust Log Injection Support

GitHub's CodeQL 2.23.0 release introduces enhanced security detection, including a new Rust log injection query, improved data flow analysis, and faster extraction processes.

GitHub Enhances Dependabot Alerts with Production Context Prioritization
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GitHub Enhances Dependabot Alerts with Production Context Prioritization

GitHub introduces production context prioritization for Dependabot alerts, enhancing security teams' focus on critical vulnerabilities. The feature is now available in public preview.

Hexagate and Community Efforts Avert $13M Loss in Venus Protocol Hack
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Hexagate and Community Efforts Avert $13M Loss in Venus Protocol Hack

Hexagate and the Venus Protocol community prevented a $13 million loss through early detection and rapid response, setting a new standard for DeFi security practices.

Linea Token Drop: Security Measures and Scam Prevention
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Linea Token Drop: Security Measures and Scam Prevention

Linea's token drop begins on September 10, 2025. Learn about essential security tips and scam prevention to protect your assets during this event.

CodeQL 2.22.4 Enhances Support for Go 1.25 and Improves Security Analysis
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CodeQL 2.22.4 Enhances Support for Go 1.25 and Improves Security Analysis

GitHub's CodeQL 2.22.4 release introduces Go 1.25 support, new security queries for Rust, and improved analysis accuracy, enhancing code scanning capabilities.

GitHub Enhances Notifications for Security Campaigns
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GitHub Enhances Notifications for Security Campaigns

GitHub introduces improved notifications for security campaigns, enabling developers with write access to receive updates without subscribing to all activities.

Dubai VARA Licence Costs & Timelines (2025): Exchange, Custody, Staking
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Dubai VARA Licence Costs & Timelines (2025): Exchange, Custody, Staking

In 2025, Dubai's VARA offers licenses for crypto exchanges, custody, and staking. Costs range from AED 50,000 to AED 150,000, with timelines of 4 to 12 weeks for approval. This framework positions Dubai as a leading hub for blockchain innovation.

Developing Secure and Scalable MCP Servers: Key Strategies and Best Practices
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Developing Secure and Scalable MCP Servers: Key Strategies and Best Practices

Explore how to build secure and scalable remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with robust authorization and security measures. Learn about OAuth 2.1 integration, AI gateways, and best practices.

GitHub Enhances Security with New Permissions for Apps
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GitHub Enhances Security with New Permissions for Apps

GitHub has introduced new permissions for its Apps, allowing automated reviews of secret scanning push protection bypass and alert dismissal requests, enhancing organizational security.

GitHub Enhances Secret Scanning with Validity Checks for 45 Token Types
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GitHub Enhances Secret Scanning with Validity Checks for 45 Token Types

GitHub's secret scanning now includes validity checks for 45 additional token types across over 30 providers, enhancing security measures for developers.