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January 28th, 2023 | I hacked a train toilet

Jan 29, 2024
Exploring cyber attacks, GitHub Copilot's impact on code quality, hacking a train toilet, Bartkira project combining The Simpsons and Akira, German train company seeking a Windows 3.11 Administrator, Antarctic fungi surviving Martian conditions, MCUs built into LEDs emulate candle flicker, and performance management at Big Tech.
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  • Securing servers before exposing them to the internet is crucial, with measures like basic authentication, non-standard SSH ports, VPNs, and access lists.
  • The impact of AI assistance on coding practices is highlighted, with contrasting perspectives on code maintainability and the positive aspects of speeding up tasks and enhancing developer satisfaction.

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Secure Your Servers for Online Exposure

This podcast episode highlights the importance of securing servers before exposing them to the internet. It discusses various security measures such as basic authentication, non-standard SSH ports, VPNs, and access lists. The conversation also emphasizes the need for a defense-in-depth strategy and discusses tools for querying certificate transparency logs.

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