Popularity of Python continues to rise against backdrop of AI race
Python is more popular than ever, as shown in March's TIOBE Index. Although it has held the top spot in this ranking of most-used programming languages for years, its lead over the number two (C) has never been more significant. What explains Python's growth spurt?
After years of Python going ne... Read more
Microsoft discovers vulnerabilities in ‘ncurses’ programming library
Security specialists at Microsoft recently discovered several vulnerabilities in the popular 'ncurses' library. Through these vulnerabilities, attackers can run malicious code in macOS, Linux and FreeBSD applications. A patch is available.
The widely used programming library 'ncurses' provides A... Read more
Major vulnerability in IoT devices from Linksys, Netgear and Axis
Nozomi Networks discovered vulnerable third-party libraries in hundreds of IoT devices from well-known manufacturers. The vulnerability allows cybercriminals to assign fraudulent IP addresses.
According to the security specialists, hundreds of IoT devices suffer from a vulnerability that allows ... Read more
Linux Foundation publishes list of most popular open source libraries
The Linux Foundation and the Lab for Innovation Science at Harvard University published an overview of the most frequently used open source software. The overview provides insight into top open source software in order to discuss and improve security.
Open source software is being developed and ... Read more
Python PyPi is going to cost money
Python Software Foundation is working on a paid version of PyPi, the official Python package repository. The organization confirmed the news in a job posting for two developers expected to create the paid system.
Currently, PyPi is free. Hundreds of thousands of Python developers use the reposit... Read more