When people think of tractors, probably the last thing they think of is an AI tool to translate C code into Rust, but that is exactly what DARPA is proposing. In this episode, we break down what DARPA is proposing and all the hurdles, risks, and challenges that will need to be addressed and overcome before AI-translated code can be trusted to take over for the battle-hardened legacy code. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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https://www.wired.com/story/google-search-antitrust-monopoly-ruling/

https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/03/darpa_c_to_rust/

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Those with more of an analytical brain, like software developers, tend to not be seen as the most creative. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In this episode, we look at how, through algorithm design, problem solving, and various aspects of game development, software developers are, in reality, very creative people. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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Swift is a programming language best known for two things: being developed by Apple and being used to create applications for Apple devices. However, Swift is much more than that. In this episode, we look at the Swift language and understand why it's actually a pretty good and versatile language for all kinds of cross-platform applications and not just for Apple devices. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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Code reviews play an integral role in any professional software development environment. One of their major selling points is their ability to ensure quality code. In this episode, we dive into code reviews to unpack whether these claims have any merit and if the pros outweigh the cons of code reviews. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/19/what-we-know-about-crowdstrikes-update-fail-thats-causing-global-outages-and-travel-chaos/

https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/statement-on-falcon-content-update-for-windows-hosts/

https://cybernews.com/security/cisco-warns-about-critical-vulnerability/ 

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You know what’s worse than a website having it's account database get breached? A complete list of billions of passwords from thousands of sites being freely available to anyone. We also have a long-awaited update to the GitHub copilot story and are revisiting the conversation about: Is programming really that hard? We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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GitHub Copilot Lawsuit Update

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The dark web has a reputation of a shadowy underworld of the dark web filled with illicit activities thriving within its encrypted layers. In this episode, we bring this dark part of the internet into the light and uncover how to access it, the ethical considerations, proactive defense strategies, and future trends shaping the landscape of cybersecurity in the age of the dark web. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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RegreSSHion vulnerability

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Version control is vital to the success of any software project, and knowing how to use version control is a vital tool for any software engineer or developer. In this episode, we go beyond the surface-level Git commands to some less widely known but incredibly powerful features of Git to massively improve how you manage your source code. Speaking of source code, who would have thought that hardcoding secrets, like API keys, was a bad idea? In this episode, we also take a look at a real-life story from this week where a company got caught hardcoding their API keys right in their source code. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/26/24186614/rabbit-r1-security-flaw-api-key-codebase

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Once again, calls for removing or putting backdoors into encryption are being made. In this episode, we address why that is a horrible idea and why doing so would completely undermine encryption and privacy. Also in this episode, we look at a massive Windows vulnerability that could be exploited by just being in the same room as someone else. Finally, some people find peace watching a movie or reading a book, but can you achieve the same levels of tranquility by writing code? We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/signal-foundation-warns-against-eus.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-security-hole-allows-attackers-to-install-malware-via-wi-fi-new-patch-plugs-gaping-vulnerability

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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference just happened this week where Apple announced new updates to there Operating Systems, the Swift programming language, along with other developer tools. In this episode, we are diving into what is new, and what it means for developers. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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“Grinding LeetCode” is somewhat of a controversial topic when it comes to growing your skills as a software developer. In this episode, we’ll break down the pros and cons and how the debate of whether to do LeetCode problems or personal projects is akin to running on a treadmill or playing a sport that requires running. Also in this episode, we answer a fascinating cybersecurity question from one of you, as well as getting you ready for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next week—what to expect and what to look forward to. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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