Episode 566: The code is actually kinda useless
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Supply chain risks and Axios NPM breach
Panelists explain how supply chain compromises like Axios NPM threaten both humans and AI agents installing packages.
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The code is actually kinda useless
This week, we discuss the Claude Code leak, locking down coding agents, and the Axios supply chain attack. Plus, Coté considers breaking up with his Gmail address of 20+ years.
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Rundown
- Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How
- Claude had a week
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- Axios NPM Distribution Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
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