Issue 2023-W16

Published on April 23, 2023

This week has been about data exfiltration in Python, WebAssembly in Python, Rust backing mobile applications, text minimaps, interactive graphics in JavaScript and load balancer strategies.

# Python WebAssembly runtime

A Python WebAssembly runtime featuring WebAssembly components.

# Load Balancing

An article on the ways a load balancer can distribute HTTP requests to a set of servers.

# PixiJS

A rendering library aimed at creating interactive graphics (including games) abstracting away from the complexities of WebGL and browser and device compatibility.

# Crux

A Rust framework to help architect applications with a reusable core across mobile (iOS, Android) and web.

# Malicious Actors Use Unicode Support in Python to Evade Detection

An article on a technique to exfiltrate sensitive data leveraging Python support for Unicode in identifiers.

# code-minimap

A command-line tool written in Rust for generating text minimaps a-la code editor sidebars. There's also an integration with Vim.