TechLetters #165 Policy intervention to phase out memory unsafe languages. Progressive Web Apps and Apple.

Security

Phasing-out memory-unsafe languages? Are we on track to prohibit building systems with the use of C or C++ programming languages, via policy means? "Nation is at its best when Americans work together ... to proactively eliminate software vulnerabilities"

Cheap video doorbells vulnerabilities. Video doorbells were supposed help keep homes safe. Bad security qualities allow criminals to take control over the devices, even view camera footage.

Technology Policy

Apple made a fast change and reverses course. Progressive Web Applications will be available in iOS/iPhone. Digital Markets Act works. The modest campaign likely contributed to the decision. It's great that such big and influential companies listen to well-informed points!

Other

Open letter to Apple (and European Commission) about crippling Progressive Web Applications. Using the pretext of "security and privacy" and EU Digital Markets Act [LETTER].

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