A Hacker Group Just Leaked 9GB of Microsoft’s Source Code

For a tech company, its source code for its apps and services is its most treasured secret; if they ever get into the public eye, it'll reveal how the company did what it achieved. Unfortunately for Microsoft, a hacking group called Lapsus$ has managed to steal a lot of the company's source code, and now
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5 Open Source Alternatives to Social Networks That Preserve Your Privacy

You don’t need to quit social networks if you value privacy. Take back control of your personal data with these open-source alternatives to popular social networks like Instagram, Clubhouse, and Reddit. Social networks hold too much power over us. We upload our personal data to them, but they are the ones in control. They can
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Microsoft Turns Counterfit AI Security Assessment Tool Open Source

Microsoft has turned its AI security risk assessment tool, Counterfit, open-source, allowing anyone to begin using the tool for free. Currently, organizations can use Counterfit to automate security risk assessments, ensuring the protection they’re using is up to scratch. Microsoft Releases Counterfit as Open-Source Tool Microsoft originally developed Counterfit as an internal tool that could
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Microsoft Reveals SolarWinds Attackers Accessed Source Code

Microsoft has confirmed that the attackers behind the SolarWinds cyberattack successfully accessed company source code after compromising specific accounts with direct access. Microsoft doesn’t believe the source code access will create any vulnerabilities in its extensive range of apps or Windows 10 itself, but disclosed the extent of the incident in a blog post. SolarWinds
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Binary vs. Source Packages: Which Should You Use?

Regardless of the package manager you use, there are two broad ways of installing programs on Linux. You either use a pre-built package, or you compile the program yourself. These days, the former usually wins out by default, but there are times when you may want to consider compiling from the source coude. What Are
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GitHub Sponsors Lets You Fund Open Source Software

GitHub has launched GitHub Sponsors, which lets you fund the development of open source software. As GitHub is the biggest repository for open source projects, this is big news for developers dedicated to creating and maintaining open source software. Fund Open Source Software Using GitHub Sponsors GitHub describes GitHub Sponsors as “a new way to
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