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For a long time, one of the common ways to start new Node.js projects was using boilerplate templates. These templates help developers reuse familiar code structures and implement standard features, such as access to cloud file storage. With the latest developments in LLM, project boilerplates appear to be more useful than ever. Building on this progress, I’ve extended my existing Node.js API boilerplate with a new tool LLM Codegen. This standalone feature enables the boilerplate to automatically generate module code for any purpose based on text descriptions. The generated module comes complete with E2E tests, database migrations, seed data, and necessary…

The education sector is changing quickly as it adopts digital tools for better learning experiences. These days, learning management systems (LMS), offered as Software as a Service (SaaS), have become crucial for schools and businesses looking to offer flexible online education options. This guide takes a look at ten LMS SaaS platforms that are perfect for expanding online learning opportunities. We won’t be focusing on brands.  1. Exploring LMS SaaS Platforms Cloud-based LMS SaaS platforms provide solutions for delivering content and organizing learning activities without requiring extensive infrastructure. They offer access for both instructors and learners while reducing maintenance expenses…

SAN DIEGO — When the Department of the Navy’s Flank Speed platform met 151 out of 152 requirements for zero trust last fall, it was only the beginning. Flank Speed, which is the Navy’s Office 365 platform, traffics many of the Navy’s other systems and data. Louis Koplin, the acting program executive officer for the Navy’s Program Executive Office Digital, said the success of Flank Speed meeting the zero trust requirements opens the door wider to not only more advanced cyber capabilities, but also how they can bring other data and workloads in this architecture. Louis Koplin is the acting…

Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand Pierluigi Paganini February 22, 2025 Apple removed iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the UK after the government requested encryption backdoor access. Apple ends iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom following the government’s request for encryption backdoor access. Advanced Data Protection is now unavailable for new UK users. In 2022, the IT giant introduced the optional setting Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud which provides end-to-end encryption for most iCloud data (including iCloud Backup, Photos, and Notes), ensuring only users can access it, even if a cloud breach occurs. The UK demanded…

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), published on Wednesday a joint Cybersecurity Advisory addressing Ghost (Cring) ransomware. The advisory provides network defenders with indicators of compromise (IOCs), tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), and detection methods associated with Ghost ransomware activity identified through FBI investigations. These Ghost ransomware hackers conduct widespread attacks targeting and compromising organizations with outdated versions of software and firmware on their internet-facing services. These malicious ransomware actors are known to use publicly available code to exploit Common Vulnerabilities…

Private tech companies gather tremendous amounts of user data. These companies can afford to let you use social media platforms free of charge because it’s paid for by your data, attention, and time. Big tech derives most of its profits by selling your attention to advertisers — a well-known business model. Various documentaries (like Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma”) have tried to get to the bottom of the complex algorithms that big tech companies employ to mine and analyze user data for the benefit of third-party advertisers. What info can companies collect? Tech companies benefit from personal info by being able to provide personalized ads. When you click “yes” at the end of a terms and…

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit revealed today that an unknown attacker stole over $1.46 billion worth of cryptocurrency from one of its ETH cold wallets. “The incident occurred when our ETH multisig cold wallet executed a transfer to our warm wallet. Unfortunately, this transaction was manipulated through a sophisticated attack that masked the signing interface, displaying the correct address while altering the underlying smart contract logic,” Bybit explained. “As a result, the attacker was able to gain control of the affected ETH cold wallet and transfer its holdings to an unidentified address.” The crypto exchange says its security team is now investigating…

Symbiotic Security announced updates to its application and integrated development environment (IDE) extension, further streamlining security for developers by improving usability, accessibility, and real-time security insights. The demand for real-time security solutions is growing as organizations seek to shift security left – making it an earlier part of the software development process to improve efficiency and reduce cost. Symbiotic Security’s software helps developers and security teams proactively manage risk. The latest update empowers developers and security teams with greater visibility into vulnerabilities they have avoided or may have inadvertently created, and then remediated – without disrupting their workflow. By refining…