GitHub Security, Apple Chips & Microsoft's Cyber Offer 🛡️💻

Andrew Pierno

Andrew Pierno

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  • GitHub Projects Targeted with Malicious Commits
    A recent attack on GitHub projects highlights the need for robust code security measures. Malicious actors attempted to frame a security researcher by injecting malicious commits, emphasizing the importance of vigilant review processes and access controls in open-source development.
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  • Apple's Chip Strategy: Power Efficiency and AI Focus
    Apple executives Tim Millet and Tom Boger discuss the company's chip development philosophy, emphasizing power efficiency and the growing importance of AI capabilities in their Neural Engine. This strategy offers insights into future hardware trends and their potential impact on software development.
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  • Microsoft's Cybersecurity Offer to US Government
    An investigation reveals Microsoft's 2021 offer of free cybersecurity upgrades to the US government. This raises important questions about public-private partnerships in technology and their implications for industry standards and practices.
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