Meta's Bold Bet: Fighting Spam with Haskell at Scale
Meta successfully deployed Haskell to power Sigma, its massive anti-spam system processing over 1M requests per second. The unconventional choice proved effective for detecting malicious content, while contributing improvements back to the open-source community.
Twtxt: The Minimalist Microblogging Platform Built for Hackers
A new decentralized microblogging service called Twtxt is challenging mainstream social media with its stripped-down, privacy-focused approach. The platform empowers technically-minded users with full content control and data ownership while eschewing complex features for simplicity.
Krispy Kreme's Digital Operations Hit by Cyberattack, Online Ordering Suspended
Popular doughnut chain Krispy Kreme is battling system disruptions after discovering unauthorized IT activity, impacting digital sales channels while physical stores remain open. The company faces potential financial impact from lost revenue and recovery costs, though daily deliveries continue unaffected.
KDE Akademy 2024 Showcases Privacy-Focused User Feedback Initiative
The privact project made its debut at KDE Akademy 2024, introducing innovative methods for collecting user feedback while maintaining privacy. The initiative aims to revolutionize data collection in open-source software development through integration with KUserFeedback.
Testing Apps Under Poor Network Conditions: Which Ones Survive the Slowdown?
An investigation into how popular applications perform under extremely slow internet speeds reveals surprising differences in network resilience. While some apps like F-Droid and Steam gracefully handle poor connectivity, others struggle to maintain basic functionality, highlighting the importance of designing for universal access.
GitHub Launches $1.25M Security Fund to Bolster Open Source Projects
GitHub introduces a $1.25 million fund to support 125 open-source projects with $10,000 grants and comprehensive security training. The initiative addresses critical gaps in open-source security funding, backed by major tech companies like Microsoft and American Express.