Millions of websites' data are at risk due to open-source software

Millions of websites' data are at risk due to open-source software

The risk of data theft of millions of websites has increased due to bugs found in open-source software.

In a study conducted by cyber security company Defense.com, a security vulnerability was found in the open source platform called Git.

According to the study, the dot GIT (.git) folder should be hidden, but instead it is open and anyone can access the folder.

It is mentioned in the study that many users' websites are at risk because users cannot use this platform better than GIT software.

It is said that anyone can download the user's folder from the websites and access the details in the said folder.

In this type of folder, the history of the codebase, previously changed codes, comments on the website, security keys and other sensitive passwords and files are usually there.

In this way, hackers can not only steal these details using the open source platform, but can also find other vulnerabilities in the website through the code of the website. In such a folder there are also API keys.

According to the study, three lakh 32 thousand websites on dot GIT are at risk.

Among the various open source platforms, GIT is a very popular platform. It currently has eight million users.

Now TikTok stories can be shared directly on Facebook and Instagram

While Facebook and Instagram are busy providing features similar to Tiktok on their platforms, Tiktok has released its new feature.

By using this feature, TikTok users can share their stories directly on Facebook and Instagram.

The company has currently provided this feature to some limited users. With this feature, Tiktok content is expected to get more 'visibility' on Meta's platform.

Some users have downloaded Tiktok videos and put them in reels. But META has been saying that it will give priority only to original videos made on reels.

In this case, the feature of Tiktok's story that can be shared directly on Facebook and Instagram can further influence the reels.

In the case of users, this feature will be fruitful. Sharing your videos on other social media accounts will increase user reach.

Previously, there was only the facility to download and upload to another platform in the 'sharing' option or to share it with a friend of Tiktok in a direct message.

Now you can put your video story on Facebook and Instagram. With this feature, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and Instagram Stories will also be available in the 'quick tap' option of Stories.