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Synchthing
Product showcase: Syncthing for secure, private file synchronization

Syncthing is a free and open-source application that synchronizes files directly between your devices. Instead of uploading data to a central server, it uses a peer-to-peer …

OpenAI
Codex can now operate between apps. Where are the boundaries?

OpenAI is rolling out a major update to the Codex desktop app for users signed in with ChatGPT. Personalization features, including context-aware suggestions and memory, will …

Infosec products of the week
New infosec products of the week: April 17, 2026

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Axonius, Broadcom, Siemens, and Sitehop. Axonius updates Asset Cloud with AI, …

Google Play
Google Play is changing how Android apps access your contacts and location

Google’s new set of Google Play policy updates and account transfer feature strengthen user privacy and protect businesses from fraud. Google is also expanding features for …

Tails
Tails 7.6.2 patches vulnerability that could expose saved files

The Tails Project released Tails v7.6.2, an emergency release of the popular open source secure portable operating system. What is Tails? Tails, which is based on Debian …

OpenAI
OpenAI updates Agents SDK, adds sandbox for safer code execution

OpenAI’s updated Agents SDK helps developers build agents that inspect files, run commands, edit code, and handle tasks within controlled sandbox environments. The update …

Ente Auth
Product showcase: Ente Auth encrypts, backs up, and syncs 2FA

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an essential layer of protection for online accounts, and Ente Auth makes it easier to manage securely across devices. Ente Auth is a free, …

wireless
Wi-Fi roaming security practices for access network providers and identity providers

Public Wi-Fi roaming networks carry authentication credentials across multiple administrative boundaries, and the protocols governing that process vary widely in their …

access
Raspberry Pi OS 6.2 disables passwordless sudo by default

Raspberry Pi OS 6.2, based on the Trixie version, introduces small changes, bug fixes, and disables passwordless sudo by default for new installations. Screenshot of password …

NGINX
What changed in nginx 1.30.0 and what it means for your upstream config

nginx 1.30.0 brings together features accumulated across the 1.29.x mainline series. The release covers a broad range of changes, from protocol support additions to …

Legitify
Legitify: Open-source scanner for security misconfigurations on GitHub and GitLab

Misconfigured source code management platforms remain a common entry point in software supply chain attacks, and organizations often lack visibility into which settings put …

OpenSSL
OpenSSL 4.0.0 release cuts deprecated protocols and gains post-quantum support

OpenSSL 4.0.0 removes several long-deprecated features, adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, and introduces API-level changes that will require code updates for …

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