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Easterly: Software Developers Need to Step Up on Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

But what about software products that are riddled with vulnerabilities that can compromise your data, privacy, and security? Shouldn't software developers be responsible for ensuring the safety of their products, as well? Why Do They Matter to Your AppSec Program? RELATED: What Are Security Guardrails?

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Apple heads into developer conference under more scrutiny than ever

The Verge

Apple needs a distraction, and it needs one fast. On Monday, the company will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC 2021 ) during one of the most fraught moments for developer relations in Apple history. While Apple emerged from the Epic v. We treat every developer the same.”

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Apple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers

The Verge

Epic Games and Spotify, united in their fight against Apple, each released statements on Wednesday slamming the iPhone maker following news of its new App Store fee reduction for developers making less than $1 million per year. But consumers will still pay inflated prices marked up by the Apple tax.”. Both are ongoing. “By

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Security researcher finds a way to run code on Apple, PayPal, and Microsoft’s systems

The Verge

Security researcher Alex Birsan has found a security vulnerability that allowed him to run code on servers owned by Apple, Microsoft, PayPal, and over 30 other companies ( via Bleeping Computer ). Instead of writing code to do it ourselves, my team found a program that did that and built it into our site.

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Microsoft copied its new Windows Package Manager from rival AppGet, claims developer

The Verge

Microsoft surprised everyone with its new Windows Package Manager (winget) last week, but it looks like the company copied the core mechanics from a developer it interviewed and ghosted. AppGet is a free and open source package manager for Windows, which automates installing software on Windows PCs.

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Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial

The Verge

Next week, Epic Games and Apple will appear in court for a long-anticipated legal battle. Epic argues that Apple unfairly kicked its hit game Fortnite off the App Store last year, exercising an illegal monopoly over the ubiquitous iOS platform. Apple and Epic both filed revised tentative witness lists on April 26th.

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Univ. of Washington students show off their startup ideas at DubHacks Next Demo Day

GeekWire

(Photo courtesy of Edwin Nino Delgado) Students from the University of Washington’s DubHacks Next startup program pitched their projects on Monday night, showing off ideas including a platform for brand ambassador programs and a marketplace for rural plots of land. MyXP is a platform that connects aspiring pro gamers.