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The hidden retention crisis in open source (and how FOSSASIA is solving it)
I spent the weekend watching young developers at a FOSSASIA hackathon do something that would likely trigger an HR review in the corporate world: they were actively helping their competitors. When one...
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WannaCry ransomware explained: The attack that changed cybersecurity
In May 2017, ransomware known as WannaCry spread rapidly across computer networks worldwide. Within hours, hospitals, manufacturers, telecommunications providers, and government agencies were dealing ...
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We bet big on Rust. But what does it actually take to keep it alive?
When we tore down our Lightway protocol last year and rebuilt it from scratch in Rust, the engineering logic was airtight. We wanted absolute memory safety. We wanted a codebase that security auditors...
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Token-based authentication explained: How it works, benefits, and best practices
Many modern apps let you refresh a page without having to re-enter your password, stay logged in across sessions, or use one account to access multiple services. This is made possible by token-based a...
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Credential dumping explained: How to detect and prevent it
When attackers break into an organization, they often aren’t after one machine or files on it. They’re after the credentials: the usernames, passwords, and authentication tokens that unlock everyt...
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How to effectively remove Chromium virus
Seeing unexpected browser behavior or an unfamiliar Chromium-based application on a device can raise questions. The term “Chromium virus” is often used as a catch-all label for a range of browser-...
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Logic bomb: Definition, examples, detection, and prevention
Among the many forms of cyberattacks, logic bombs can be particularly difficult to address. Rather than immediately attacking a system, a logic bomb is embedded in software or a system and can remain ...
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Remove Search Baron from Mac: Simple step-by-step cleanup
Search Baron is a type of grayware that can change your browser settings and redirect your searches. It doesn’t typically damage your Mac, but it can be annoying and may affect your browsing experie...
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Elliptic curve cryptography explained: How ECC works, why it matters, and where it’s used
As digital communication expands across devices and networks, the need for efficient and reliable encryption continues to grow. Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) has become a standard solution due to ...
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Linux security explained: A guide to protecting your system
Linux has a reputation for solid security, but the real story is more practical than that. Security on Linux comes from how the system is built and from what you choose to run, expose, and update over...
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