October 25th, 2023 | First malaria vaccine reduces early childhood mortality
Oct 26, 2023
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Topics covered in this podcast include a haunting digital specter called iLeakage, the contributions of Tarsnap to open-source software, the first malaria vaccine's success in reducing early childhood mortality, an introduction to the Flawless execution engine for durable computation in Rust, the broader implications of engineering culture and web components, resistance against linguistic flaws and challenges of diverse naming, and combating climate change with volcanic rock.
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iLeakage exploits Apple devices, raising concerns about security and the effectiveness of credential managers.
Tarsnap sets an example of corporate responsibility by contributing profits to open-source projects.
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iLeakage: Haunting Apple's Security
iLeakage is a ghastly specter that exploits the Safari web browser on Apple devices, breaching their seemingly impregnable security. It can extract sensitive information and secrets from high-value targets like Gmail. The severity and scope of the vulnerability were discussed, sparking debates about the mitigation status, the role of credential managers, and confusion regarding processor vulnerabilities.
Tarsnap: Support for Open-Source Software
Tarsnap, a two-person company, has been generously contributing its profits to the open-source software world since 2009. It has heavily supported the Free BSD Foundation, BSD Now podcasts, and other key recipients. The discussion revolved around corporate responsibility, philanthropy from startups, and the concept of FOSS-TIEV, where companies donate a portion of their profits to open-source projects they rely on.
Loyalty and Exploitation at Work
Loyalty towards organizations can lead to exploitation in the workplace. Studies show that loyal employees are often perceived as more exploitable, creating a harmful cycle. The discussion focused on commitment to one's job, workplace dynamics, the transition from retail to tech, and the importance of feeling valued and respected at work.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on October 25th, 2023.
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(00:34): iLeakage: Browser-Based Timerless Speculative Execution Attacks on Apple Devices Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38015277&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:34): Tarsnap has given 2^18 dollars to open source Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38010244&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:38): Loyal workers are selectively and ironically targeted for exploitation Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38012263&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:24): First malaria vaccine reduces early childhood mortality Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38012008&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:19): Flawless – Durable execution engine for Rust Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38010267&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(10:26): Web components will outlive JavaScript frameworks Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38012662&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(12:04): Jina AI launches open-source 8k text embedding Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38020109&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(13:57): EBCDIC Is Incompatible with GDPR Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38009963&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(15:55): Internet Artifact Museum Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38013477&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(17:33): Adding crushed rock to farmland pulls carbon out of the air Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38015169&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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