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This 'critical' Cursor security flaw could expose your code to malware - how to fix it

A feature being disabled by default could leave users and their organizations vulnerable to commands that run automatically.
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Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Enables Silent Code Execution via Malicious Repositories

Cursor is an AI-powered fork of Visual Studio Code, which supports a feature called Workspace Trust to allow developers to ...
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I use Windows Terminal instead of Command Prompt—here's why

Windows Terminal is also great for customization. You can change the appearance of the prompts, pick custom fonts, adjust ...

Cursor AI editor lets repos “autorun” malicious code on devices

A weakness in the Cursor code editor exposes developers to the risk of automatically executing tasks in a malicious ...

Want to build on Bill Gates? Microsoft open-sourced the original code written by the company founder - now it's over to you

Microsoft open-sourced Bill Gates’ 1976 6502 BASIC interpreter, showcasing early programming features and its historical role ...
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A language model built for the public good

In late summer 2025, a publicly developed large language model (LLM) will be released — co-created by researchers at EPFL, ETH Zurich, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). This LLM ...
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Right to Repair: Do You Really Own Your Car If You Can’t Hack Its Software?

Car hacking vs. automaker control—explore the fight over ECU locks, DRM, and the Right to Repair. Who truly owns your car: ...