GitHub Updates Policy to Remove Exploit Code When Used in Active Attacks

Code-hosting platform GitHub Friday officially announced a series of updates to the site’s policies that delve into how the company deals with malware and exploit code uploaded to its service. “We explicitly permit dual-use security technologies and content related to research into vulnerabilities, malware, and exploits,” the Microsoft-owned company said. “We understand that many security…

Where Is the Supply Chain Headed?

Heather Mueller, supply chain COO, Breakthrough, joins Peggy to talk about logistics and supply chain systems. She talks about the challenges as a result of COVID and how they have been tackled; some of the common supply-chain disruptions; and lessons learned to avoid future shortages. Mueller also discusses how transportation and supply-chain decisions made at…

How to Watch the SpaceX Launch Its SXM-8 Mission Tomorrow

SpaceX will launch a SiriusXM satellite tomorrow, Sunday, June 6. The SXM-8 satellite will be part of SiriusXM’s network for its satellite radio operations, following the failure of its SXM-7 satellite earlier this year. That satellite was launched successfully but failed while in orbit. For this latest launch, SpaceX will be livestreaming the event and…

watchOS 8: 5 Apple Watch upgrades we really want to see

Apple’s watchOS 8 software will be unveiled at WWDC 2021 following months of speculation about what features are in store for Apple’s flagship smartwatch. As the software that’s expected to ship on the Apple Watch 7, there’s plenty of reason to pay attention to watchOS 8 at the annual developer’s keynote. Whether you’re wondering if your older Apple Watch will…