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Yet another open source rug pull (Changelog News #97)

Jun 3, 2024
09:47
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Guests discuss controversial iOS app incident, project forks, static effect systems in programming, evolving perspectives on GraphQL, and the significance of persisted queries in GraphQL API development
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective open source management is crucial to prevent data loss incidents like the Raviio 2FA code wipeout.
  • Forking Ladybird browser from SerenityOS allows Andreas Kling to focus on mainstream OS development and enhance project independence.

Deep dives

Open Source Sustainability Failure: Raviio OTP App Handover

The popular open source iOS authenticator app, Raviio, changed hands to Mobim, resulting in a disturbing loss of 2FA codes for users. After 10 months of inactivity, the new owners released an update that wiped out people's codes, leading to accusations of ransomware. This incident highlights the importance of effective open source management, as users faced permanent data loss.

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