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Josh and Kurt talk about the NSA guidance on using memory safety issues. The TL;DR is to stop using C. We discuss why C has so many problem, why we can’t fix C, and what some alternatives looks like. Even the alternatives have their own set of issues and there are many options, but the one thing we can agree on is we have to stop using C. https://traffic.libsyn.com/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_360_Memory_safety_and_the_NSA.mp3 Show Notes NSA Releases Guidance on How to Protect Against Software Memory Safety Issues Drum memory and the story of Mel Netflix performance Discord Go vs Rust NVIDIA switch to Spark

Josh and Kurt talk about the Furby source code going public. This is an opportunity to discuss what’s changed in our attitude in devices that record our audio? Our devices today are vastly more powerful and dangerous than a Furby, what does your risk appetite look like? https://traffic.libsyn.com/opensourcesecuritypodcast/Episode_358_Furby_vs_Alexa.mp3 Show Notes Furby source code Talking Toy Or Spy? Adam Ruins Everything - Why Jaywalking Is a Crime