Recent #GitHub news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ Software engineer Svnscha developed an open-source tool (mcp-windbg) that integrates GitHub Copilot with Microsoft's WinDBG to automate crash dump analysis using natural language.

➁ The tool leverages AI to execute complex debugger commands, interpret assembly code, and suggest fixes, drastically reducing the manual effort required for debugging.

➂ Despite its advanced capabilities, users still need basic debugging knowledge to maximize the tool's potential as it acts as a 'Python wrapper' around conventional debuggers.

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about 1 year ago
❶ A secret network of 3,000 'ghost' accounts on GitHub has been discovered spreading malware and phishing links. ❷ The operation, named Stargazer Goblin, has been active since June 2023, using GitHub's community tools to boost malicious code visibility. ❸ The network sells services like repository stars and trusted accounts, potentially earning up to $100,000 since August 2022.
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