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fromTheregister
1 week ago

MCP in Visual Studio is GA but researchers warn of risks

Product manager Allie Barrie said that Visual Studio can now connect to local or remote MCP servers, configured using a file called .mcp.json which can be in a user profile, for global use, or in an individual solution. Developers can add MCP servers either by editing this file directly, or using settings in the GitHub Copilot chat window. There is also provision for one-click installation from the web. OAuth authentication is supported, for example to allow the MCP tools to have GitHub access.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What do we know about what's driving political violence?

The motivations behind the shooter in the assassination attempt on President Trump remain unclear, highlighting a growing trend of political violence in the U.S.
US politics
fromDeveloper Tech News
2 months ago

Veracode unravels 12-layer npm attack to find RAT

Security researchers uncovered a complex obfuscation attack in open-source software, showcasing a multi-layered deception that poses serious risks to developers.
Information security
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The CIA Once Ran A Star Wars Fan Site As Part Of A Global Intelligence Effort

CIA ran covert communication networks through gaming and fan sites, leading to intelligence failures and compromised sources.
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