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Microsoft adds domain libraries and Copilot integration to the quantum development kit

Microsoft adds domain libraries and Copilot integration to the quantum development kit 2026-02-25 at 08:05 By Anamarija Pogorelec The Microsoft Quantum Development Kit (QDK) is an open-source toolkit that runs on laptops and in common development environments. It includes code, simulators, libraries, and workflows that work with Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot. Integration with […]

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Allama: Open-source AI security automation

Allama: Open-source AI security automation 2026-02-09 at 08:19 By Sinisa Markovic Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing

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Global Threat Map: Open-source real-time situational awareness platform

Global Threat Map: Open-source real-time situational awareness platform 2026-02-04 at 08:32 By Mirko Zorz Global Threat Map is an open-source project offering security teams a live view of reported cyber activity across the globe, pulling together open data feeds into a single interactive map. It visualizes indicators such as malware distribution, phishing activity, and attack

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OpenAI releases Codex macOS app for agent-based software development

OpenAI releases Codex macOS app for agent-based software development 2026-02-03 at 13:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec OpenAI has launched the new Codex app for macOS, a dedicated workspace for managing multiple AI coding agents in parallel. The app is designed to help developers reduce repetitive work and focus on higher-level engineering tasks. Codex can write features,

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Product showcase: 2FAS Auth – Free, open-source 2FA for iOS

Product showcase: 2FAS Auth – Free, open-source 2FA for iOS 2026-02-03 at 07:47 By Anamarija Pogorelec Online accounts usually rely on a password, but passwords alone can be weak if they’re reused, easily guessed, or stolen. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of verification, usually a six-digit code generated by an app on your

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Open-source AI pentesting tools are getting uncomfortably good

Open-source AI pentesting tools are getting uncomfortably good 2026-02-02 at 09:10 By Help Net Security AI has come a long way in the pentesting world. We are now seeing open-source tools that can genuinely mimic how a human tester works, not just fire off scans. I dug into three of them, BugTrace-AI, Shannon, and CAI,

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Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js

Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js 2026-02-02 at 09:10 By Sinisa Markovic Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle untrusted file uploads. An open-source project called Pompelmi aims to insert malware scanning and policy checks directly into Node.js applications before files reach storage or business logic.

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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: January 2026

Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: January 2026 2026-01-29 at 08:06 By Anamarija Pogorelec This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. OpenAEV: Open-source adversarial exposure validation platform OpenAEV is an open source platform designed to plan, run, and review cyber adversary simulation campaigns

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OPNsense 26.1 brings updates to open-source firewall management

OPNsense 26.1 brings updates to open-source firewall management 2026-01-29 at 01:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec OPNsense, the open-source firewall and network security platform, reached version 26.1, adding a range of updates affecting management, traffic visibility, automation interfaces, and core services. Changes in firewall management and APIs Version 26.1, code-named Witty Woodpecker, introduces revisions to the firewall

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CERT UEFI Parser: Open-source tool exposes UEFI architecture to uncover vulnerabilities

CERT UEFI Parser: Open-source tool exposes UEFI architecture to uncover vulnerabilities 2026-01-28 at 09:10 By Sinisa Markovic CERT UEFI Parser, a new open-source security analysis tool from the CERT Coordination Center has been released to help researchers and defenders examine the structure of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) software and identify classes of vulnerabilities that

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Claude expands tool connections using MCP

Claude expands tool connections using MCP 2026-01-27 at 01:46 By Sinisa Markovic Anthropic has added interactive tool support to its Claude AI platform, a change powered by the open Model Context Protocol (MCP). The update lets users work directly with external applications inside Claude’s interface rather than relying solely on text interactions with connected services.

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Brakeman: Open-source vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications

Brakeman: Open-source vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications 2026-01-26 at 08:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec Brakeman is an open-source security scanner used by teams that build applications with Ruby on Rails. The tool focuses on application code and configuration, giving developers and security teams a way to identify common classes of web application risk during

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Microsoft introduces winapp, an open-source CLI for building Windows apps

Microsoft introduces winapp, an open-source CLI for building Windows apps 2026-01-23 at 07:24 By Anamarija Pogorelec Microsoft has released winapp, a new command line interface aimed at simplifying the process of building Windows applications. The open-source tool targets developers who rely on terminal based workflows and want a consistent way to create, configure, and manage

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Bandit: Open-source tool designed to find security issues in Python code

Bandit: Open-source tool designed to find security issues in Python code 2026-01-21 at 08:04 By Sinisa Markovic Bandit is an open-source tool that scans Python source code for security issues that show up in everyday development. Many security teams and developers use it as a quick way to spot risky coding patterns early in the

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Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers

Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers 2026-01-20 at 08:06 By Anamarija Pogorelec Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold to advertisers, analytics firms, or, in some cases, criminals

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Bytebase: Open-source database DevOps tool

Bytebase: Open-source database DevOps tool 2026-01-19 at 09:19 By Sinisa Markovic Bytebase is a DevOps platform for managing database schema and data changes through a structured workflow. It provides a central place for teams to submit change requests, run reviews, and track executions across environments. The open-source edition is designed for organizations that want to

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CISO Assistant: Open-source cybersecurity management and GRC

CISO Assistant: Open-source cybersecurity management and GRC 2026-01-14 at 13:25 By Mirko Zorz CISO Assistant is an open-source governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform designed to help security teams document risks, controls, and framework alignment in a structured system. The community edition is maintained as a self-hosted tool for organizations that want direct access to

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Firmware scanning time, cost, and where teams run EMBA

Firmware scanning time, cost, and where teams run EMBA 2026-01-14 at 13:25 By Mirko Zorz Security teams that deal with connected devices often end up running long firmware scans overnight, checking progress in the morning, and trying to explain to colleagues why a single image consumed a workday of compute time. That routine sets the

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Product showcase: Orbot – Tor VPN for iOS

Product showcase: Orbot – Tor VPN for iOS 2026-01-14 at 07:43 By Anamarija Pogorelec Orbot for iOS is a free, open-source networking tool that routes supported app traffic through the Tor network. Developed by the Guardian Project, it is intended for users who want to reduce tracking and limit network-level monitoring on iPhone and iPad.

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Wine 11 brings major architectural work, synchronization changes, 600+ bug fixes

Wine 11 brings major architectural work, synchronization changes, 600+ bug fixes 2026-01-14 at 02:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec Wine, originally short for “Wine Is Not an Emulator,” is a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run natively on POSIX-compliant operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and BSD. Rather than running a full copy of Windows or

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