**What if two missing characters could compromise every AWS-managed GitHub repository?** That's exactly what happened in a critical regex vulnerability that exposed massive supply-chain risks.
In today's Platform Engineering Playbook, we break down this shocking security flaw and explore how platform engineers can protect their infrastructure from similar attacks. You'll discover the technical details behind the vulnerability, learn essential webhook security practices, and understand why regex validation is more critical than ever.
**What You'll Learn:**
✅ How a simple regex pattern flaw created enterprise-wide security risks
✅ Webhook signature verification best practices
✅ AI-powered Linux security analysis from 20 years of bug data
✅ Cloud 2.0 predictions and what they mean for platform teams
✅ Latest developments in AI-assisted development tools
**Episode Chapters:**
0:00 Cold Open - The Two Character Catastrophe
2:15 Today's Platform Engineering News
8:30 Deep Dive: AWS GitHub Vulnerability Analysis
15:45 Security Takeaways for Platform Teams
22:10 Linux Security AI Tool Breakdown
26:30 Cloud 2.0 Discussion
Perfect for platform engineers, DevOps professionals, and security-conscious developers who need to stay ahead of emerging threats while building resilient infrastructure.
**Sources & References:**
- AWS GitHub Vulnerability Analysis: https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/01/aws-github-vulnerability/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global
- Linux Security AI Tool: https://thenewstack.io/hacker-jenny-qus-ai-tool-analyzes-20-years-of-linux-bugs/
- Cloud 2.0 Predictions: https://www.thecloudcast.net/2026/01/10-questions-about-what-cloud-20-might.html
- Apple Gemini-Powered Siri: https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/25/apple-will-reportedly-unveil-its-gemini-powered-siri-assistant-in-february/
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