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INT3 / Low-level Cybersecurity • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 23
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  1. Articles cover various topics like reverse engineering, low-level security, and cyber-physical systems.
  2. Issues discussed include CAN bus security, code review tools, and vulnerabilities in embedded devices.
  3. Tools and resources mentioned range from compiler explorers to LTE network setup guides.

Building on a Subnet solution by Ava Labs

CodeLink’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Avalanche Subnets allow developers to create customized blockchains for specific needs, enhancing performance and security.
  2. Using Kurtosis makes setting up Avalanche Subnets quicker and simpler for deploying blockchain applications.
  3. Developers can easily deploy and play multiplayer games on a local Avalanche subnet with step-by-step guidance.

Example-Driven Development

m3 | music, medicine, machine learning • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Providing a wider range of examples to ChatGPT helps in generating more natural-sounding outputs.
  2. Using a local plugin for ChatGPT allows for accessing and providing context from local files for better collaboration.
  3. Example-driven development with LLMs is useful for identifying relevant context, mimicking input characteristics, and making connections between different types of files.
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Risky Biz News: Let's revisit the Ivanti Connect Secure clusterfudge

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Ivanti disclosed two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure VPN appliance, leading to exploitation by threat actors.
  2. Security firm Volexity linked the attacks to a Chinese cyber-espionage group, influencing hundreds of infected devices globally.
  3. Malware names like GLASSTOKEN, GIFTEDVISITOR, BUSHWALK were found on infected devices, leading to the mass exploitation phase.

Risky Biz News: SVR hackers also breached HPE

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. HPE and Microsoft faced breaches by the same Russian state-sponsored hacking group, highlighting the ongoing cyber threats to tech giants.
  2. SEC's new breach disclosure rules are leading to faster reporting of incidents and more detailed disclosures from affected companies, changing the cybersecurity landscape.
  3. Various new cybersecurity incidents and threats, including DDoS attacks, ransomware incidents, and insider threats, continue to impact organizations globally.

Risky Biz News: Turkish APT group Sea Turtle returns

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Hackers associated with the Turkish government in the Sea Turtle group have resumed cyber-espionage operations targeting governments and IT service providers.
  2. Recent cyber incidents include Russian hackers targeting Ukraine, hacks in the telecom sector, and cyberattacks on US museums and crypto platforms.
  3. New malware discoveries, ransomware attacks, and cybercrime incidents underscore the importance of strong passwords, security updates, and vigilance against cyber threats.

Perplexity AI Just Killed Google (Just Like Video Killed The Radio Star)

B2B SEO & Growth with Annika Helendi • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Perplexity AI offers direct answers with trusted sources, potentially replacing Google search for many users.
  2. Perplexity AI provides tools for focused searches, better data, and organization, assisting marketers with deep dives and project management.
  3. Consider the Pro plan for benefits like unlimited Copilot queries and enhanced file uploads, useful for in-depth marketing tasks and strategy development.

Weekly Digest #2 : The Plan for Rails 8

monoRails - a Ruby on Rails newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
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  1. Rails 8 is planning new features like a background worker, cache backend, framework for mobile notifications, and more development tools.
  2. The article discusses the internal workings and design decisions of Sidekiq, a popular background processing tool for Ruby.
  3. Understanding the Rails router is important for developers to grasp the concepts of routing, named routes, and different types of routes in a Ruby on Rails application.

The Long Term

The Daily Developer • 0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
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  1. Programming languages shape our thinking and community influences our choices.
  2. Challenge yourself to make better technical decisions by questioning trends and considering long-term tradeoffs.
  3. Embrace the evolving nature of programming languages and frameworks, be open to learning new ones to stay relevant.

Must Learn KQL Part 1: Tools and Resources

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. KQL (Kusto Query Language) is a powerful but simple query language used in tools like Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Intune.
  2. There are numerous resources available to learn KQL, like cheat sheets, practice environments, reference guides, and tools like Kusto.Explorer and Visual Studio Code with Kusto extensions.
  3. The Must Learn KQL series aims to provide valuable information for enhancing skills in security platforms and data-centric applications that utilize KQL.

How to Get the KQL Query Created by the New 365 Defender Query Builder

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. The new KQL Query Builder for 365 Defender is in public preview, allowing users to create and execute KQL queries without writing code.
  2. Despite the availability of the Query Builder, it's still important to learn KQL as a crucial skill, similar to knowing PowerShell.
  3. The Query Builder also serves as a useful learning tool, as users can still access the KQL query that powers the search results, helping them understand and improve their KQL skills.

What does Zapier do?

Technically • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Zapier is a tool that helps business people create custom integrations between their favorite tools without the need for coding.
  2. Most SaaS tools require integrations to move data where needed (e.g. Salesforce data in Hubspot).
  3. Tools often have standard integrations, but Zapier allows building custom integrations for unique needs.

Automate Production in Three Steps!

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Automating manual tasks is crucial for growth, as manual work can consume time needed for innovation and advancement.
  2. Runbooks, as documented step-by-step instructions, are key to delegating work, reducing single points of failure, and ensuring consistency in task execution.
  3. Converting manual scripts into full-fledged software services allows for instant and automated task completion, improving efficiency and reducing human involvement.

System Call Tracing

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
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  1. System calls are how programs interact with the operating system to request and manage resources like memory and files.
  2. System call tracing allows real-time observation of running processes to understand resource usage and behavior.
  3. Tracing tools like strace and perf can help diagnose issues in production systems but come with a performance impact, requiring caution in usage.

Observability in a Box

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Observability tools provide metrics, dashboards, and notifications without software licensing fees.
  2. Some observability tools focus on cloud-native infrastructure, making setup challenging for non-cloud businesses.
  3. O11y-in-a-box simplifies monitoring by providing Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana for performance, availability, log analysis, and alerting on a single-host system.

Become a Senior Engineer #3: 15+ Code Editor Superpowers

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Senior engineers focus on efficiency and quality, constantly optimizing workflows to increase speed and reduce errors.
  2. Modern code editors offer valuable tools like syntax highlighting, code analysis, and keyboard shortcuts to enhance your development experience.
  3. IDEs provide powerful features such as refactoring, code completion, debugging, and integration with tools like Git, databases, and CI/CD platforms.

Any Cables Monthly #2

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 22
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  1. AnyCable introduced support for NATS pub/sub, a major feature in August.
  2. A new project called LiveView Native was revealed at ElixirConf, enabling control of native mobile views via Phoenix LiveView components.
  3. Different releases like AnyCable Pro 1.2.1, turbo_ready 0.0.x, and ACLI 0.4.1 improved features like GraphQL support and multiple isolated Action Cable servers in a Rails app.

The Tool Is Not The Thing 🔨

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 21
💼 Business Tools
  1. It's important to focus on the outcome rather than getting lost in finding the perfect tool.
  2. The abundance of tools in today's world can lead to endless searching and distraction from actual goals.
  3. Transform 'which tool' questions into 'what outcome' questions to ensure tools are serving your needs.

Web Dev Updates, Tools, & Articles #2

Web Dev Explorer • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
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  1. React 19 Beta introduces simpler state management, error handling, and async operations in React applications.
  2. JavaScript's Set gaining new methods could enhance data operations, with new methods like intersection, union, and difference among others.
  3. pnpm version 9.0.0 brings improvements like Corepack compatibility, configuration updates, and better dependency resolution.

Web Dev Updates, Tools, & Articles #1

Web Dev Explorer • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
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  1. Meta's Horizon OS announcement opens its technology to other companies, mirroring Android's open market approach against Apple's closed iOS system.
  2. Apple's upcoming event on May 7th is expected to focus on new iPads, hinted by the event name 'Let Loose' and accompanying visuals.
  3. GitLab introduced Duo Chat, an AI programming assistant to help developers with tasks outside of coding, emphasizing work efficiency and user privacy.

Coming soon

Tools & Interfaces • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. The post is about Tools & Interfaces by Sungjoon Steve Won
  2. The content is not yet available but is 'Coming soon'
  3. Readers can subscribe to stay updated on the upcoming release

Free Report: 2020 NLP Industry Survey Results

Gradient Flow • 0 implied HN points • 21 Sep 20
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. The report presents findings from a 2020 NLP Industry Survey with 571 respondents from over 50 countries, shedding light on tools used, challenges faced, and roles within organizations.
  2. A significant quarter of the respondents hold technical leadership positions, providing insights into the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes.
  3. The survey, conducted online for 41 days from July to August 2020, offers valuable information on how natural language technologies are utilized by organizations worldwide.

Không có đường tắt nào đâu

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 06
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Success in complex topics like digital security requires hard work and dedication; there are no shortcuts.
  2. Reading recommended books and becoming familiar with security tools are valuable steps in building expertise.
  3. Following a specialist approach and continuous learning from reputable sources are keys to advancing in the field.

2024-06-24-Complexity Elision Pyramid

Paul’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 24
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  1. The Complexity Elision Pyramid proposes building multiple Solution Centric Notations (SCNs) for each project, streamlining programming language creation and problem-solving.
  2. By eliding low-level implementation details, programmers can focus more on intricate problem-specific aspects rather than technical specifics.
  3. Layers of the pyramid represent distinct aspects of the problem space, with each layer building upon the one below in a manner akin to low-level assembly instructions.

Supercharging Software Development with Smart Notes: Unleash Your Creativity and Productivity

Weekend Developer • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Smart Notes system helps organize information effectively for software developers, enabling quick access to knowledge and fostering innovation.
  2. The Zettelkasten method, pioneered by Niklas Luhmann, is a powerful system that supports dynamic organization and connection of ideas.
  3. Different types of notes (Reference, Literature, Fleeting, Permanent, Relevant) serve specific purposes in building a comprehensive knowledge repository, aiding in understanding complex concepts and facilitating quick retrieval of information.

Top 5 Kanban Tools to Streamline Your Workflow

Weekend Developer • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Using a physical wall with sticky notes can be a simple and effective way to create a Kanban board for task management.
  2. Draw.io is a versatile tool that includes a Kanban template and can help in creating flowcharts and diagrams.
  3. Trello and Jira are among the top Kanban tools, with Trello being simple and suitable for personal projects, while Jira is commonly used in organizations and offers a free version for small teams.

How to Level up Dev Teams

realkinetic • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 19
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. Training may not be the most effective way to level up development teams; it can be costly and the impact on team readiness is uncertain.
  2. Tools alone are not sufficient to level up teams; they often just cover up broken practices and policies.
  3. Code reviews are the most effective method to quickly improve team proficiency; they promote a culture of constructive feedback and knowledge sharing.

The Team is the Product

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. The team is the product - focus on investing in and developing your team for success.
  2. Inspire individuals in the team, manage projects effectively, and prioritize the team's development.
  3. Allocate resources and attention to the team itself, which is often overlooked in tech team management.

Git commit hooks with Husky

The Open Source Expert • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 24
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  1. Using Husky for Git hooks gives you quick feedback before making a commit. This helps catch errors early, saving time later.
  2. Automating checks like linting or testing before a commit prevents you from forgetting to run them manually. It improves the code quality before you share it.
  3. Even with local hooks, don't skip CI checks since they're still important. CI runs on a fresh setup and ensures everything works properly in the project.

Friday Thread #02: AI Use Cases

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Tools
  1. AI can make real improvements in our work and daily lives. It's not just about the hype, but about using it practically.
  2. Most people find ChatGPT to be very useful for their tasks, but there are other AI tools out there that are gaining popularity.
  3. It's helpful to share and discuss our best AI use cases, as this can lead to discovering new and effective ways to use this technology.