905 articles·Linux · DevOps · Security · Cloud·By lalatendu.swain
Secrets In Git: Why Deleting The File Does Not Fix It
git

Secrets In Git: Why Deleting The File Does Not Fix It

A routine question about a config file turned into the most serious finding of the day

lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain
Sep 298 min read
Free field guide

Linux Server Hardening Checklist

30 practical steps to take a fresh Linux box from default to defensible. Enter your email — you'll get the PDF instantly, plus new posts on Linux, security & AI.

lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Why Thousands of Short-Drama Apps Suddenly Exploded

Pay-to-unlock episodes, clone apps, cheap production and the scroll trap behind ReelShort, DramaBox and ShortMax

appsSep 297 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Read-only is not enough: designing an HR assistant around permissions

Understanding the importance of permissions in HR applications with AI assistance.

hrSep 294 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Understanding Cache-Control and ETag in HTTP Caching

A friendly guide to how these headers work together to manage web resources.

webdevelopmentSep 284 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Building Your Own Trading Platform: Three Rebuilds In

A journey to create a reliable trading environment using AI and careful strategy validation.

Sep 274 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Proof Without Sharing Source Code: SJV, SJP, and the Trust Boundary

A method for verifying software properties without disclosing source code.

softwareSep 274 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

How to Prevent Duplicate Records in Cron Jobs

Understanding the pitfalls of in-process schedulers in distributed systems

nestjsSep 254 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Understanding Data Evaluation Challenges in AI Models

Exploring the impact of measurement rules on model evaluation

evaluationSep 244 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

What 297 CISOs Are Saying About AI-Powered Social Engineering

New survey data shows deepfakes, phishing, and vishing are outpacing traditional detection habits

socialengineeringSep 237 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Three AI Agent Tools, One Question: Which One Actually Helps Claude Code?

A hands-on comparison of a context layer, a terminal manager, and a standalone agent — and why 'built for AI coding' doesn't mean 'built for your CLI'

ai-toolsSep 237 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

How AI Agents Actually Run Their Own Social Networks

Humans build the stage and hand out the microphones; the agents write everything that happens on it

artificialintelligenceSep 237 min read
lalatendu.swain
lalatendu.swain

Governance Attack Surface Review: Bybit

Understanding the vulnerabilities in Bybit's governance mechanisms

governanceSep 235 min read