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software_dependencies: Software dependencies (2010)
Several networks of software dependencies. Nodes represent libraries and a directed edge denotes a library dependency on another.
This network has 550 nodes and 3691 edges.
Tags: Technological, Software, Unweighted
https://networks.skewed.de/…

A look at Scattered Spider, a group of mainly young UK and US hackers using targeted social engineering to gain access to company systems and install ransomware (Wired)
https://www.wired.com/story/scattered-spider-most-imminent-threat/

A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now
The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.

Journaliste Caroline de Gruyter en academica Sophie De Schaepdrijver: “Wij Europeanen zijn veel sterker dan we onszelf aanpraten” | #DeStandaard
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"If it's bitter it's a spitter" myth
#Myth

Can't wait to see the film they'll make with this 😳
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Spider's_Web

Do Research Software Engineers and Software Engineering Researchers Speak the Same Language?
Timo Kehrer, Robert Haines, Guido Juckeland, Shurui Zhou, David E. Bernholdt
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.02665

Do Research Software Engineers and Software Engineering Researchers Speak the Same Language?
Anecdotal evidence suggests that Research Software Engineers (RSEs) and Software Engineering Researchers (SERs) often use different terminologies for similar concepts, creating communication challenges. To better understand these divergences, we have started investigating how SE fundamentals from the SER community are interpreted within the RSE community, identifying aligned concepts, knowledge gaps, and areas for potential adaptation. Our preliminary findings reveal opportunities for mutual le…

"Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack Was Powered by Open Source Software"
I'm always saying, open source software is good!
Which opensouce license is forbidding military use?
I remember that there was a discussion about that in the #searchwing project.
And of course, military can still ignore it. terrorists will ignore for sure..
Via @…

Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack Was Powered by Open Source Software
Ukraine used ArduPilot to help it wipe out Russian targets. It wasn’t the first time and it won’t be the last.

This is a super interesting read on Ukraine's use of cheap drones and FLOSS software for its targeted strikes deep inside Russia.
https://www.404media.co/ukraines-massive-drone-attack-was-powered-by-open-source-software/

Some Chinese universities are using AI detection tools to screen papers, but false positives force students to "dumb down" content or pay for rewriting services (Peiyue Wu/Rest of World)
https://restofworld.org/2025/ai-detector-software-workaround/…

Chinese students are using AI to beat AI detectors
As Chinese universities crack down on AI use, some students report false positives — and a booming industry of work-around tools is emerging.

Ten Simple Rules for Catalyzing Collaborations and Building Bridges between Research Software Engineers and Software Engineering Researchers
Nasir U. Eisty, Jeffrey C. Carver, Johanna Cohoon, Ian A. Cosden, Carole Goble, Samuel Grayson
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.03012

Ten Simple Rules for Catalyzing Collaborations and Building Bridges between Research Software Engineers and Software Engineering Researchers
In the evolving landscape of scientific and scholarly research, effective collaboration between Research Software Engineers (RSEs) and Software Engineering Researchers (SERs) is pivotal for advancing innovation and ensuring the integrity of computational methodologies. This paper presents ten strategic guidelines aimed at fostering productive partnerships between these two distinct yet complementary communities. The guidelines emphasize the importance of recognizing and respecting the cultural …