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The security challenges in AI-assisted software development

5 days ago
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As AI tools spread through software teams, rising security flaws and shadow AI use are forcing leaders to tighten guardrails fast.
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AI drives Java growth as firms flee Oracle licensing

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Survey of 2,000 professionals shows rising Java use in AI and growing migration from Oracle over pricing concerns.
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Stop-start app modernisation limits enterprise AI gains

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Stop-start app modernisation is blunting enterprise AI returns, as most firms shun continuous upgrades despite rapid AI adoption.
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Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to scan codebases

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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security, an AI tool that scans codebases for complex bugs, verifies risks and suggests patches for developers.
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Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws

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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
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Qodo 2.0 debuts multi-agent AI code review upgrade

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Qodo 2.0 launches multi-agent AI code review to boost trust in autogenerated code, claiming 11% better detection of critical issues.
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Developers' AI agents pose rising software supply risks

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cloud security
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application security
Developers granting AI agents broad, unsupervised access to code and systems are creating new software supply chain and data exposure risks.
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Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
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LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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cartech
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LF Energy's audit of the widely used EVerest EV charging stack finds and fixes security flaws, boosting confidence in open source grids.
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GitLab rolls out Duo AI Agent Platform for DevOps teams

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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devops
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application security
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physical security
GitLab releases Duo AI Agent Platform to orchestrate AI across the full DevOps lifecycle, promising faster, governed software delivery.
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Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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application security
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AI-written code introduces 1.7 times more bugs than human work, a CodeRabbit study warns, with security and performance flaws surging.
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Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cartech
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physical security
Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
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AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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supply chain
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apm
AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.
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How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.
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Chinese AI coding tool deepens security risk on sensitive triggers

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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ai security
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genai
Chinese AI coding tool DeepSeek-R1 produces up to 50% more insecure code on sensitive topics, revealing supply chain risks for enterprises using AI assistants.
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry to automate legacy app packaging

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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it department
Cloudhouse launches Foundry, a platform automating legacy app packaging to ease compatibility issues and speed up cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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iam
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
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Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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storage
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digital transformation
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encryption
Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.
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Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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apm
Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.
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AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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ai security
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data privacy
Security experts warn new AI browsers like OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas pose serious privacy, safety and data risks amid growing adoption and emerging vulnerabilities.