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Is a hardcoded secret in a private repository still a problem?
Yes. A secret in a private repo is exposed to everyone with access, every clone and every tool. Why the risk is lower but real, and the fix.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Is a low severity vulnerability safe to ignore?
Often it can wait, but not always. Severity is a generic score. Here is when a low rating is fine to defer and when context should move it up the list.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Is a free vulnerability scanner enough? A decision guide by team size
A free vulnerability scanner can be enough for small teams. This guide shows when it is, what gaps appear as you grow, and how to test before paying.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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What Apple's Communication Safety does on a child's iPhone
Communication Safety blurs nude or violent images on a child's Apple devices, on the device itself. What it checks, what the child sees, and its limits.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Internet facing or internal service: which vulnerable one do I fix first?
Fix the internet facing service first when severity is equal, but check reachability and data. A short decision guide for ordering fixes across services.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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What should the internal notice say when a package is compromised?
Tell engineers what to stop, what to check and who to contact in under 200 words. A fill in template for the first internal message in an incident.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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What are the security rules for an internal fork of open source?
An internal fork makes you the maintainer. Assign an owner, track upstream fixes, document patches and set an exit plan. Rules to write before forking.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do internal APIs need security testing? Myths vs facts
Internal APIs are not safe by default. OWASP guidance on TLS, authentication and inventory applies to them too. Common myths checked against the facts.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Interlock ransomware advisory: fake updates and ClickFix explained
The July 2025 joint advisory on Interlock describes drive-by downloads, fake updates and ClickFix prompts. What each looks like and how to block them.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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