#software-security

#software-security

The Safe C++ proposal, which sought to introduce a memory-safe subset of the language inspired by the guarantees found in newer languages like Rust, has been abandoned by its lead author. This development occurs as pressure mounts from government agencies and industry leaders to address critical vulnerabilities often found in legacy codebases, which form the backbone of global digital infrastructure.

JFrog (NASDAQ: FROG) stunned investors with a blowout third quarter that sent shares soaring more than 24%. The DevOps platform provider not only delivered its eighth straight beat on both revenue and earnings but also showcased accelerating cloud adoption, record profitability, and a growing foothold in AI-driven software delivery. Here are three key takeaways from the results and management's commentary.

She called vibe coding a beautiful, endless cocktail napkin on which one can perpetually sketch ideas. But dealing with AI-generated code that one hopes to use in production can be "worse than babysitting," she said, as these AI models can mess up work in ways that are hard to predict. She had turned to AI coding in a need for speed with her startup, as is the promise of AI tools.

Launching an eLearning platform without securing software can lead to cyberattacks, data leaks, and malware infections, jeopardizing user safety and brand reputation.

"Attackers are no longer simply experimenting with open source. The numbers are telling us that threat actors have identified data as the most profitable target, and developers as the easiest way in."

"Everyone talks about shifting left, but few are seeing the security gains they expected. Most organizations have tools in place, but they still struggle with noise, process friction, and developer resistance."