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How To Break the Internet with Chris Stokel-Walker

Better Offline

CHAPTER

The Flaws in Our Digital Foundations

This chapter explores the vulnerabilities inherent in technology due to human error, exemplified by a recent software update incident. It further examines the Heartbleed vulnerability in OpenSSL, highlighting the challenges of maintaining critical open-source projects that underpin modern digital infrastructure.

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