Author: Yuri Gagarin

Who will be responsible for quality?

Hello, Habr! We have a new important topic — the quality development of IT products. We often discuss at HighLoad++ how to make load-bearing services fast, and at Frontend Conf — a great user interface that doesn’t lag. We regularly have topics on testing, and DevOpsConf talks about integrating different processes, including testing. But when it comes to defining quality as a whole and how to work on it comprehensively — we have not addressed that. We will correct this at QualityConf — we will develop […]

You can finally change your account ID on PlayStation Network

What if you didn't think very carefully when creating your account and don't want to set up a new one just for a different identifier? Sony has finally provided a solution — now (specifically, starting tomorrow) you can simply change your online ID in PlayStation Network. And it’s free — at least for the first time. To start a new life under a new 'brand' in PSN, […]

8 Data Storage Methods Imagined by Sci-Fi Authors

We can remind you of these fantastic ways, but today we prefer to use more familiar methods. Data storage is probably one of the least exciting aspects of computing, yet it is entirely necessary. After all, those who do not remember the past are doomed to recount it. However, data storage is one of the foundations of science and science fiction, forming the basis of […]

How the Android Trojan Gustuff Takes Advantage of Your Accounts (Fiat and Crypto)

Recently, Group-IB reported on the activity of the Android Trojan Gustuff. It primarily operates in international markets, targeting clients of the 100 largest foreign banks, users of 32 major cryptocurrency wallets, and large e-commerce platforms. The developer of Gustuff is a Russian-speaking cybercriminal who goes by the nickname Bestoffer. Until recently, he boasted about his Trojan as a "serious product for knowledgeable people and […]"

RHEL 8 Beta Practicum: Building Functional Web Applications

RHEL 8 Beta offers developers many new features, which could fill pages with details; however, it's always best to learn by doing. Below, we propose a practical session on the real creation of application infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Beta. We'll use Python, a popular programming language among developers, along with Django and PostgreSQL, a common stack for building […]"

OceanLotus: malware update for macOS

In March 2019, a new sample of macOS malware from the cyber group OceanLotus was uploaded to VirusTotal, a popular online scanning service. The executable backdoor file has the same capabilities as the previously studied version of macOS malware, but its structure has changed, making it more difficult to detect. Unfortunately, we could not find the dropper associated with this sample, […]"

Recommendations for configuring AFA AccelStor when working with VMware vSphere

In this article, we would like to discuss the features of All Flash arrays from AccelStor with one of the most popular virtualization platforms - VMware vSphere. In particular, we will focus on the parameters that help maximize the effectiveness of using such a powerful tool as All Flash. All Flash arrays AccelStor NeoSapphire™ represent single or dual-node devices […]"

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces. Part 3: Process API (translation)

Introduction to Operating Systems Hello, Habr! I would like to present to your attention a series of translated articles on literature that I find interesting — OSTEP. This material explores in depth the workings of Unix-like operating systems, specifically focusing on processes, various schedulers, memory, and other similar components that make up a modern OS. You can view the original materials here. […]

Researchers have discovered a new version of the infamous Trojan Flame

The Flame malware was considered dead after it was discovered by specialists from Kaspersky Lab in 2012. This virus represents a complex system of tools designed for espionage on a national scale. After its public exposure, the operators of Flame attempted to cover their tracks by wiping the virus's presence from infected computers, most of which were located in the Middle […]

Writing an operator for Kubernetes in Golang

Note: Operators are auxiliary software for Kubernetes designed to automate routine tasks on cluster objects in response to certain events. We previously discussed operators in this article, where we covered the fundamental ideas and principles behind their operation. However, while that material was more about the exploitation of ready-made components for Kubernetes, the current proposal […]

Firefox has introduced protection against miners and trackers that monitor user activity.

Mozilla representatives have announced that the new version of the Firefox browser will receive additional security tools to protect users from hidden cryptocurrency miners and online activity trackers. The development of these new protective measures was carried out in collaboration with specialists from Disconnect, a company that created a solution for blocking online trackers. Additionally, Firefox uses an ad blocker from Disconnect. Currently, the previously mentioned […]

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