“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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Microsoft revealed a new AI-powered feature called "Recall" for Copilot+ PCs at their event they held last week. This Windows 11 feature allows users to search for and retrieve their past activities on their PC. That, of course, comes at a cost to not only system resources but also raises concerns over privacy. In this episode, we dive into what this “Recall” feature is all about and if it is worth using or if you should disable it. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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Linux kernel vulnerability

Wordpress vulnerability

Microsoft "Recall" press release

Microsoft's privacy claims about Recall

Microsoft's Pluton security processor

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Anyone remember the Apple Developer Transition Kit (DTK)? Dr. Frankenstein (aka. dosdude1) sure does. In this episode, we look at developing for Apple Silicon and how an iPad chip beats the pants off of a, albeit former, top-of-the line workstation in not only performance but also at a fraction of the power. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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dosdude1 fixing an Apple DTK

Our interview with dosdude1: 

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Ansible is a popular open-source configuration management and automation tool that is loved by many system administrators and DevOps professionals, and today we are going to dive into why it is so freaking awesome and just some of the many use cases for it. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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https://thehackernews.com/2024/05/microsoft-patches-61-flaws-including.html

https://thehackernews.com/2024/05/google-patches-yet-another-actively.html

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Apple just held their “Let Loose” event, where they unveiled new iPads. In this episode, we will discuss what these new changes are and the mind-blowing fact that if you want the latest and greatest Apple Silicon, you need to buy an iPad. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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The Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) “free money glitch” saga continues. In theory, gaining root access to any already authenticated RHEL system will allow you to access an infinite number of RHEL systems for free without having to register any of them. Also in this episode, we, once again, touch on how awesome Ansible is and how easily you can remove the friction induced by manually performing tasks on a server(s) by automating everything. Lastly, we discuss the pros and cons of embedding assets, such as images, audio, fonts, etc., directly into your binaries vs. having your binary reach out to a resources folder. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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https://thehackernews.com/2024/05/cisa-warns-of-active-exploitation-of.html

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We talk a lot about software development and homelabbing, but where and how do you start? Today we start from zero and give you the road map for how to get started with software development and/or homelabbing, assuming you’ve never written a line of code or deployed a server or virtual machine in your life, but you want to do one or both of those. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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In this episode, we explore why writing a simple HTTP server serves as the perfect introduction to both cybersecurity and software development. From understanding networking protocols to writing robust software by fortifying systems against security vulnerabilities, we look at why writing your own HTTP server offers valuable insights for those wanting a better understanding of not just software development but cybersecurity as well. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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Error handling and exception handling are crucial aspects of software development aimed at managing unexpected events and errors that may occur during the execution of a program. In this episode, we’ll take a look at some strategies for handling errors and exceptions, including error propagation, error recovery, and defensive programming techniques. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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Rust Standard Library Vulnerability

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A massive backdoor exploit was found in the XZ Utils library, which is included with almost all Linux distributions, granting root access to an attacker just by logging in to a server via SSH. In this episode, we are covering the intricate workings of how the exploit works from building and including into the library itself, to actually exploiting. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast.

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Backdoor Timeline

General Info + Affected Distros

Brian Kerbs Response

Andres Freund Discovers the Vulnerability

How the Backdoor was Included

Using the Backdoor [DEMO]

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