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October 25th, 2023 | First malaria vaccine reduces early childhood mortality

Oct 26, 2023
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.

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