In the world of technology, engineers are not just cogs in a machine; they are the builders, the dreamers, and the ones who solve the problems they see in the world. And sometimes, those solutions turn into billion-dollar businesses. This is the story of the “Palantir Mafia,” a group of former Palantir employees who have …
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, preparing for potential incidents is crucial. One innovative tool making waves in this domain is AttackGen. Developed by Matthew Adams, who heads the Security for GenerativeAI at Citi, AttackGen is designed to generate tailored incident response scenarios. This cutting-edge tool leverages the power of large language models (LLMs) to …
The recent FTC ruling banning most non-compete agreements nationwide has ignited a firestorm in the business world. While some cheer the increased freedom for workers, others fear a potential talent exodus and a decline in innovation. Let’s delve deeper into this debate, exploring the arguments for and against non-compete clauses, along with the potential consequences …
Calling all AI wizards and machine learning mavericks! Get ready to be blown away by Mojo, a revolutionary new programming language designed specifically to conquer the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence. Just last year, Modular Inc. unveiled Mojo, and it’s already making waves. But here’s the real kicker: Mojo isn’t just another language; it’s a …
The cybersecurity landscape is a relentless battlefield. Attackers are constantly innovating, churning out new threats at an alarming rate. Traditional security solutions are struggling to keep pace. But fear not, weary defenders! Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are emerging as powerful weapons in our arsenal, offering the potential to revolutionize cybersecurity. The Numbers …
In a move announced on March 20th, 2024, Redis, the ubiquitous in-memory data store, sent shockwaves through the tech world with a significant shift in its licensing model. Previously boasting a permissive BSD license, Redis transitioned to a dual-license approach, combining the Redis Source Available License (RSAL) and the Server Side Public License (SSPL). This …
The world’s largest aerospace conglomerate turns 108 this year. Boeing’s 1st plane, a Boeing Model 1 officially took off on 15 July 1916 when Wong Tsu (A Chinese graduate from MIT) completed the construction at the Heath Shipyard. As of 2023 September, a total of 78000 aircraft have rolled out of Boeing factories (excluding license-produced …
Note: I started this article last weekend to try and explain the attack path “Midnight Blizzard” used and what Azure admins should do to protect themselves from a similar attack. Unfortunately, I couldn’t complete/publish it in time and now there is another breach at Microsoft. (🤦🏿) Now, I had to completely redraft it and change …
This article is intended for security enthusiasts or otherwise for people with an advanced understanding of Cryptography and some Programming. I have tried to give in some background theory a very basic implementation. Are there backdoors in AES and what is China’s response to it? The US NIST has been pushing AES as the standard …
Nobody plans to leave AWS in the startup world, but as they say, “sh** happens.” As engineers, when we write software, we’re taught to keep it elegant by never depending directly on external systems. We write wrappers for external resources, we encapsulate data and behaviour and standardise functions with libraries. But, When it comes to …
