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Dependencies are dangerous (Go Time #321)

Jul 3, 2024
01:03:37
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Ian and Johnny discuss dependency management in Go, the polyfill.io supply chain attack, Go Proverbs, and the importance of minimizing dependencies for security. The episode delves into supply chain security, risks of using CDNs, managing software dependencies, navigating dependency challenges, vulnerabilities in software development, updating dependencies, and the importance of learning C for foundational understanding in programming.
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Quick takeaways

  • Verify CDNs to prevent polyfill.io incidents on websites.
  • Scrutinize dependencies, especially CDNs, for security risks in web development.

Deep dives

Introducing Dependency Vulnerabilities in Polyfill.io CDN

Polyfill.io, a CDN serving JavaScript browser polyfills, was compromised by a different company triggering the injection of malicious JavaScript affecting websites like Hulu and JSTOR. The incident highlights the importance of verifying CDNs and monitoring potential security breaches.

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