September 6, 2024 at 05:48PM Google is advocating for the use of the Rust programming language to replace legacy C and C++ code in firmware, aiming to enhance security and reduce vulnerabilities. Despite resistance from some developers, Google and the US government are promoting the adoption of Rust for secure and reliable software development, leveraging … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 08:33AM The 2018 Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities exposed computer memory as a target for hackers to inject code and steal data. To address this, Microsoft is transitioning system applications to the Rust programming language for memory safety, while chip makers established the CHERI Alliance to create secure hardware architecture. Challenges include … Read more
November 27, 2023 at 12:48PM Palestinian militant group Hamas is using a revamped version of the SysJoker backdoor to target Israel, according to researchers from Check Point. The new variant, written in the Rust programming language, maintains similar functionality but has been completely rewritten. The group is also using OneDrive for command-and-control server URLs. The … Read more