A heated debate has emerged within the Linux kernel development community, focusing on the inclusion of Rust-based device drivers. This conflict has brought to the forefront the dilemma of integrating Rust, a programming language known for its memory safety features, into the traditionally
When Windows 11 was unveiled in 2021, it came with stringent hardware compatibility requirements, notably the necessity for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and relatively recent CPUs. This excluded a significant portion of existing hardware from being able to upgrade. Although Microsoft later
The development of systemd over the past 14 years has been a journey marked by innovation, controversy, and significant impact on the Linux ecosystem. This article delves into the key lessons learned from its evolution, as highlighted by Lennart Poettering during his talk at FOSDEM 2025. By
A recent federal court decision has temporarily limited the access of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the U.S. Treasury payment systems. This decision comes in response to privacy concerns raised by advocacy groups and unions, highlighting broader issues of
In a move that underscores the increasing sophistication and cunning of cybercriminals, North Korea's infamous Lazarus Group has orchestrated a large-scale supply chain attack. This cyber-espionage campaign, dubbed Phantom Circuit, involved cloning legitimate open-source projects and injecting
A critical security issue within the Kubernetes platform has recently been addressed, bringing attention to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-9042, was discovered by Akamai researcher Tomer Peled. It enables remote attackers to execute code with
