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Infrequent commentary on IT(sec) by Anant #6

Anant Shrivastava
Anant Shrivastava
@anantshri
Here we are with another edition of my infrequent commentary on IT (sec) topics. Do share/forward this newsletter to your friends, or post on Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp.
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Let’s look at some of the Interesting entries around cyber security space which caught my attention in the last few days.
Quick Analysis for the SSID Format String Bug · CodeColorist
Quick Analysis for the SSID Format String Bug · CodeColorist
iOS Wi-Fi service crashes because of a format string bug. They captured details in this article.
blog.chichou.me
Privilege escalation with polkit: How to get root on Linux with a seven-year-old bug | The GitHub Blog
Privilege escalation with polkit: How to get root on Linux with a seven-year-old bug | The GitHub Blog
Polkit is a system service installed by default on many Linux distributions. It’s used by systemd, so any Linux distribution that uses systemd also uses polkit. This blog discusses privilege escalation vulnerability in polkit.
github.blog
The rise of cybersecurity debt
The rise of cybersecurity debt
Techruch attempting to describe cybersecurity debt. Best part is that it covers a lot of things very well.
techcrunch.com
Secure Code Wiki
Secure Code Wiki
A superb collection of secure coding practices for various languages. Show some love and remember to contribute to it too.
securecode.wiki
Browser Security Enhancement Tracker Project
Browser Security Enhancement Tracker Project
The browsers are currently implementing lots of changes day by day. This project aims to keep a track of those changes and catalog them for all of us.
notsosecure.github.io
Articles that made me think lately
A small list of articles that made me think after I am done reading them.
My Fixation on Time Management Almost Broke Me
My Fixation on Time Management Almost Broke Me
This article specifically made me rethink a lot of my time management processes and I would wholeheartedly recommend everyone to go through this article Once.
hbr.org
What Makes Quantum Computing So Hard to Explain?
What Makes Quantum Computing So Hard to Explain?
Quantum computing is slowly becoming household name at least in passing and discussion. Most of us don’t really understand what it means. This article does an excellent job of describing the stuff in easily understandable way.
www.quantamagazine.org
Procrastination triggers: eight reasons why you procrastinate - Ness Labs
Procrastination triggers: eight reasons why you procrastinate - Ness Labs
Anyone who has worked closely with me would vouch for it when I say I procrastinate a lot. The reasons here resonate a lot with what I feel.
nesslabs.com
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Indie Hardware
paperd.ink | Indiegogo
paperd.ink | Indiegogo
I have been trying to find a hackable e-paper device for some time. Paperd.ink seems to focus on just that. And cherry on top its Indian company. Simple & Elegant Low Power E-Paper Development Board.
www.indiegogo.com
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