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The author shares a story of experimenting to call Rust code from Go for high-performance cryptographic functions. The blog post documents the author’s journey and challenges faced in replacing assembly code with Rust. The post highlights the complexities of writing and reviewing assembly code and explores the potential of using Rust as a higher-level language. […]
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William Woodruff, in partnership with the Homebrew maintainers, conducted an audit of Homebrew and its related repositories last summer. The audit revealed non-critical issues that could allow attackers to load executable code and compromise the integrity of Homebrew. The audit, sponsored by Open Tech Fund, aimed to secure internet infrastructure. Homebrew, a package manager for […]
Docker-OSX allows users to run Mac OS X in Docker with nearly native performance, featuring X11 Forwarding, iMessage security research, and iPhone USB functionality. Users can conduct security research on macOS using Linux and Windows. The project is maintained by Sick.Codes and offers different versions for various macOS releases, including Catalina, Big Sur, and Monterey. […]
This content dives into the implementation of a garbage collector for the Lox language VM, focusing on mark-and-sweep algorithms and differences between Rust and Lox semantics. The author shares experiences and challenges faced while trying to reconcile these differences, offering two approaches for implementing a GC without using unsafe. The first method explores traditional reference […]
A stunning floor mosaic from an ancient Roman villa near Naples, Italy has been unearthed underwater, dating back to the third century C.E. The villa was located in Baiae, known as the Las Vegas of ancient Rome, where indulgence and debauchery were rampant. The mosaic, made of colorful marble in the opus sectile style, shows […]
Decades of research on Earth’s atmosphere have left scientists puzzled about the timeline of breathable oxygen for early animals. With new clues from Spain’s Rio Tinto waters, researchers found evidence that ancient atmospheric oxygen levels were sufficient for animal evolution nearly 2 billion years before their appearance. Conflicting data on past oxygen levels complicates understanding […]
In the latest version of Logic for Programmers, the author introduces an alternative markup language called reStructured Text (rST) used in Sphinx. The author explains how rST differs from markdown and highlights its advantages, such as a more complex but powerful syntax that allows for extending functionality through various directives. The author also discusses a […]
Ask-a-Metric is an innovative WhatsApp-based AI data analyst that uses Large Language Models (LLMs) to answer SQL database queries, streamlining data access for decision-making in the development sector. Initially facing challenges with accuracy and scalability, the team tested an agentic approach using CrewAI, resulting in improved accuracy but high costs and slow response times. Combining […]
Healthchecks.io was launched in 2015 and is celebrating its 9th anniversary. Currently, the platform has 652 paying customers with a monthly recurring revenue of $14,043. The founder, Pēteris, runs the business solo and values work-life balance and enjoyment over aggressive growth. Pēteris is content with the current features of Healthchecks and does not plan to […]
On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems resulting in the largest IT outage in history with 8.5 million computers crashing. The impact on air traffic showed a 31% reduction in flights from 0800 to 0900. Delta, United, and American Airlines were significantly affected, while Southwest Airlines remained unscathed, as […]