Topic: rust programming
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Microsoft Plans Major Overhaul: Replacing All C and C++ Code
Microsoft is undertaking a massive initiative to migrate its entire software infrastructure from C/C++ to the memory-safe language Rust by the end of the decade, aiming to enhance security by preventing common vulnerabilities. To achieve this, the company is developing advanced automated tools an...
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Sprout: The Fast, Secure Open-Source Bootloader
Sprout is an open-source bootloader that achieves sub-second boot times, launching a Linux system in under 50 milliseconds, ideal for cloud computing and rapid deployments. Built entirely in Rust, Sprout enhances security by avoiding memory-related vulnerabilities, establishing a memory-safe chai...
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16 AI Agents Team Up to Build a New C Compiler
Anthropic researchers successfully used sixteen autonomous AI agents to collaboratively build a functional C compiler from scratch, managing a shared codebase and resolving merge conflicts without a central overseer. The resulting 100,000-line Rust compiler demonstrates strong capability, passing...
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Microsoft Unveils LiteBox: Open-Source, Security-First OS Library
Microsoft has introduced LiteBox, an open-source library operating system built in Rust to create a secure, isolated layer for executing security-sensitive tasks. The project leverages hardware virtualization to protect a guest kernel, ensuring core security functions remain intact even if the ma...
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WorldLeaks Ransomware Unleashes New 'RustyRocket' Malware
A new malware called **'RustyRocket'**, used by the extortion group World Leaks, is designed for stealthy data theft and persistent network access, evading traditional security. The malware, written in Rust, acts as a data exfiltration and proxy tool, targeting Windows and Linux by hiding its tra...
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Polars Creator Raises $21M From Accel to Boost Open Source Tool
Polars secured a $21 million Series A investment led by Accel, building on its origins as a pandemic-era open-source project designed to outperform Pandas with a Rust-based engine. The company is expanding its product suite with Polars Cloud and Polars Distributed, aiming to compete with Apache S...
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Google's Quick Share Now Works With iPhones, Rivaling AirDrop
Google has enabled its Quick Share feature to work with Apple iPhones, allowing Pixel 10-series users to wirelessly exchange files with iOS devices, breaking down barriers between Android and Apple ecosystems. The interoperability update includes rigorous security measures, such as threat modelin...
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EU Forces Apple to Open AirDrop, Android Gets New Feature
Google's Quick Share now supports Apple's AirDrop protocol, enabling smoother file sharing between Android and iPhone users, particularly in mixed-device environments. Interoperability is initially limited to Pixel 10 series, with future expansion planned, but currently excludes AirDrop's "contac...
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