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Build #Security Programs: Unlock Your Vision #cybersecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

How To Boost Your Internet Security: Simple Steps! #appsec #infosec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

59 Generative AI Statistics to Know in 2025

Over the past few years, generative AI has moved from research labs into mainstream industries, reshaping how people interact with technology. Advances in deep learning, especially transformer models, allowed systems like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion to generate human-like text and realistic images. These breakthroughs sparked widespread interest because they showed that AI could create content, making it useful in writing, design, and coding.

Stop Password Sharing & Identify Security Breaches!

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

SBOM Security: 6 Key Components and Top 3 Use Cases

An SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) is a structured list of components, including third-party and open-source software, that make up a software application. It’s a detailed inventory of everything that goes into a software product, similar to a list of ingredients for food. SBOMs are crucial for improving software security by providing transparency and enabling organizations to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and risks within their software supply chains.

AI Cybersecurity & Fact Check

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Cybersecurity secrets for companies #appsec #cybersecuritytips

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Inside Bug Bounty Programs: How Hackers Help Secure Your Software | Secrets of AppSec Champions

Bug bounty programs are more than just rewards for hackers—they’re a gateway to stronger security, global collaboration, and even career transformation. In this episode, Netta Oren, cybersecurity manager and seasoned bug bounty advocate, shares how organizations can build successful bounty programs, responsibly manage disclosures, and create a win-win culture for both companies and ethical hackers.

AI Agents Vulnerabilities and Prompt #cybersecurity #aisecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

What is an AI Bill of Materials (AI BOM)?

What’s happening under the hood of your AI systems? AI is now a crucial element of modern software applications, and if you don’t have visibility into its components, you’ll be left blind. Similar to a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), an AI Bill of Materials, AI BOM, or AIBOM has become a crucial framework for documenting and securing this new and complex supply chain. This article is part of a series of articles on Shadow AI.

Shift Left AI Security #coding #cybersecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Security People Can be more Strict #cybersecurity #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

The Hallucinated Package Attack: Slopsquatting

Imagine a world where, in the middle of programming, your helpful AI assistant tells you to import a package called securehashlib. It sounds real. It looks real. You trust your silicon co-pilot. You run pip install securehashlib. Congratulations. You’ve just opened a backdoor into your software stack—and possibly your company’s infrastructure. The package didn’t exist until yesterday, when an attacker registered it based on a hallucination the AI made last week.

The Rules Have Changed AI vs AI #aisecurity #ai

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

The Two AI Licenses You Need to Know

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Your AI Could Hack You #cybersecuritytips

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

The Key to Building Security Programs That Truly Scale #developer #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Mend & Cursor: Revolutionizing AI-Generated Code Security | Mend.io

Discover how AI is transforming software development with tools like Cursor IDE and Mend.io. In this video, Alex explains how Cursor’s AI First Code Editor simplifies complex tasks, enabling both experienced and new developers to build sophisticated applications faster than ever. Mend.io takes this transformation a step further by seamlessly integrating SAST and SCA directly into the Cursor IDE. This powerful combination ensures that AI-generated code is secure from the moment it’s written, with Mend.io’s Igenic performing rapid scans without slowing down the development process.

#AI Voice Scam: How Scammers Mimic CEOs to Steal Your Money #aisecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Always leave a program better than you found it #appsec #developer

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Building Security Programs That Actually Scale - with Bonnie Viteri | Secrets of AppSec Champions

Building great security programs takes more than checklists and best practices—it takes vision, collaboration, and adaptability. In this episode, Bonnie Viteri, Principal Technical Security Engineer at Yahoo, shares how to build scalable, resilient programs that evolve, survive leadership turnover, and actually provide value to the business.

Security Staff Shortage: The Silent Crisis in #Tech! #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

The Complete Guide to SBOM Software Bill of Materials

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is like an ingredient list for software. It provides a detailed inventory of all the components that make up an application, including open source libraries, proprietary code, packages, and containers. Just as food packaging lists ingredients to protect consumers and ensure safety, SBOMs do the same for software by giving visibility into what is inside.

Phishing Scams: How to Spot & Stop Video Call Attacks! #cybersecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Account Takeover Nightmare: Why You're Always Fighting Fires! #appsec #cybersecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Introducing Mend Forge

Today, we’re thrilled to announce Mend Forge, our new AI native innovation engine and your window into what’s next in application security. At Mend.io, we believe that security innovation shouldn’t happen in a black box. The security landscape is shifting fast, driven by the explosive growth of AI generated code, AI powered applications, and rapidly evolving software supply chains.