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GitHub's Dependabot adds 3-day cooldown for non-security updates

Dependabot, a tool developed by GitHub, has implemented a new default policy of a three-day cooldown period for non-security related version updates. This change is intended to mitigate risks associated with supply chain attacks. Critical security patches will continue to be deployed immediately. AI

IMPACT This change enhances software supply chain security by introducing a delay for non-critical updates, reducing the potential impact of compromised dependencies.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for a specific tool, not a frontier release or significant industry event.

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GitHub's Dependabot adds 3-day cooldown for non-security updates

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Dependabot now defaults to a 3-day cooldown for non-security version updates to reduce supply chain attack risk. Security patches still ship immediately. # AI #

    Dependabot now defaults to a 3-day cooldown for non-security version updates to reduce supply chain attack risk. Security patches still ship immediately. # AI # Automation Source: GitHub Blog https:// github.blog/security/supply-ch ain-security/the-case-for-a-cooldown-why-dependa…