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Why does mathmain need an encrypted loader?

138 points · 43 comments · abhisek

  1. j2kun · · focus · HN ↗
    Why in the world would that specific 3x3 matrix be a trigger for an attack? Are they trying to find someone doing some particular kind of numerical analysis?
    1. tranceylc · · focus · HN ↗
      I would assume it’s actually so they can allow it to spread before it gets activated. Then do something that affects the entire chain of package dependencies
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