WhatsApp Deploys Rust-Based Media Parser to Block Malware on 3 Billion Devices

WhatsApp’s engineering team has rewritten its media handling library in Rust, cutting the codebase from 160,000 lines of C++ down to 90,000 lines while adding memory safety protections. The library runs on billions of devices, such as Android phones, iPhones, desktops, watches, and web browsers, making this one of the largest client-side deployments of Rust … Read more

Fake Travel Sites: Avoid Reservation Scams

Key Points Fake travel reservations exacerbate ‌travel-related stress. Travelers already face flight cancellations and overbooked hotels. Scams add financial and emotional strain. Fake Travel Reservations Add to travelers’ woes ‌ ‍ Updated ​May 30, ‌2025 ​ ‍ Travelers are facing yet another hurdle: fake travel reservations. This scam is adding to the ‍already significant stress … Read more

RSA 2025: Top Cybersecurity Announcements & Takeaways

RSA Conference 2025: AI, Identity and Collaborative Defense CITY — May 15, 2024 — This year’s RSA conference 2025, held in San Francisco, brought together leading cybersecurity experts too discuss critical trends and technologies. The event focused on artificial intelligence (AI), identity security, and the power of collaborative defense, attracting many attendees and exhibitors. The conference highlighted … Read more