Category: Blog

Telegram, who's there?

Several months have passed since the launch of our secure owner call service. Currently, 325 individuals are registered on the service. A total of 332 ownership objects have been registered, of which 274 are vehicles. The rest includes various types of real estate: doors, apartments, gates, passageways, etc. To be frank — it’s not a lot. However, during this time, some significant events have occurred in our immediate world […]

A vulnerability allowing to escape the isolated QEMU environment.

Details have been revealed about a critical vulnerability (CVE-2019-14378) in the SLIRP handler, which is used by default in QEMU to establish a communication channel between the virtual network adapter in the guest system and the network backend on the QEMU side. This issue also affects KVM (in Usermode) and VirtualBox virtualization systems that utilize the QEMU slirp backend, as well as applications that use the network […]

Google has introduced the Privacy Sandbox initiative

Google has launched the Privacy Sandbox initiative, proposing the implementation of several APIs in browsers that allow for a compromise between users' need to maintain privacy and advertisers' desire to track visitors' preferences. Practice shows that confrontation only exacerbates the situation. For example, the implementation of cookie blocking used for tracking has led to a more intense use of alternative techniques, […]

Release of NGINX Unit Application Server 1.10.0

The release of NGINX Unit 1.10 application server has taken place, which develops a solution for running web applications in various programming languages (Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, Go, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java). Under NGINX Unit, multiple applications in different programming languages can run simultaneously, with startup parameters that can be changed dynamically without the need to edit configuration files and restart. Code […]

Dmitry Glukhovsky presented the film 'Metro 2033' — the premiere will take place on January 1, 2022

During the gaming exhibition gamescom 2019, developers from 4A Games presented a trailer and launched the first expansion "Two Colonels" for their action game Metro Exodus. But that's not all the news related to the "Metro" universe created by Dmitry Alexeyevich Glukhovsky. During a broadcast on the TV-3 channel on VKontakte (followed by Instagram), the writer announced the preparation of the film "Metro 2033." […]

Esp8266 control over the internet via MQTT protocol.

Hello everyone! In this article, we will thoroughly explain and demonstrate how to set up remote control of the ESP8266 module using an Android application via the MQTT protocol in just 20 minutes of free time. The idea of remote control and monitoring has always excited the minds of those passionate about electronics and programming. The ability to receive or send necessary data at any moment is truly fascinating, […]

Entering IT: a Nigerian developer's experience

I often get asked questions about how to start a career in IT, and first and foremost, it's my fellow Nigerians who ask. Most of these questions don't have a universal answer, but I think if I outline a general approach to debuting in IT, it could be helpful. Is it necessary to know how to code? A large part of the questions I receive […]

The Linux Foundation has published the automotive distribution AGL UCB 8.0.

The Linux Foundation has presented the eighth release of the AGL UCB (Automotive Grade Linux Unified Code Base) distribution, which develops a universal platform for use in various automotive subsystems, from dashboards to in-car infotainment systems. The distribution is based on the developments from the Tizen, GENIVI, and Yocto projects. The graphical environment is based on Qt, Wayland, and the Weston IVI Shell project developments. […]

The Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra all-in-one computer features a modular design.

Dell introduced a rather intriguing new product at the Gamescom 2019 exhibition held in Cologne, Germany — the OptiPlex 7070 Ultra all-in-one desktop computer. The main feature of this device is its modular design. All electronic components are hidden inside a special block located in the area of the stand. As a result, over time, users will be able to upgrade the system simply by changing the module […]

Password Selection for Wi-Fi Using aircrack-ng Utility

This article is written solely for informational and research purposes. We urge you to follow network operation rules and laws, as well as always keep in mind information security. Introduction In the early 1990s, when Wi-Fi first emerged, the Wired Equivalent Privacy algorithm was created to ensure the confidentiality of Wi-Fi networks. However, WEP turned out to be an ineffective protection algorithm that could be easily […]

Writing API in Python (with Flask and RapidAPI)

If you're reading this article, you are likely familiar with the opportunities that come with using an API (Application Programming Interface). By integrating one of many open APIs into your application, you can enhance its functionality or complement it with necessary data. But what if you have developed a unique feature that you want to share with the community? The answer is simple: you need to […]

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