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Socket Secures $40M to Combat Software Supply Chain Security Flaws Amid Rising Threats

In an era where the software supply chain has become increasingly vulnerable, Socket, a startup dedicated to scanning for security vulnerabilities in open-source code, has successfully raised $40 million in funding. This investment comes at a critical time when 88% of companies view poor software supply chain security as a significant enterprise-wide risk. Founded in 2020 by CEO Feross…
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Lightdash Secures $11 Million in Series A Funding from Accel to Introduce AI-Driven Business Intelligence Solutions

Lightdash, an innovative open-source business intelligence (BI) platform and alternative to Google’s Looker, has announced a significant advancement in its offerings by unveiling a new feature that allows companies to train “AI analysts” tailored to the specific needs of individual teams. This enhancement will empower users across organizations to query and analyze aggregate business data…
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Matt Mullenweg Slams WP Engine as a ‘Cancer to WordPress,’ Calls for Community Action

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg recently launched a fierce critique of WP Engine, labeling the managed WordPress hosting provider a “cancer to WordPress.” Mullenweg accused WP Engine of profiting from the open-source platform while failing to contribute meaningfully to its growth and development. Speaking at WordCamp US 2024 in Portland, Oregon, Mullenweg highlighted the…
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